MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
engine oil leak
inner and outer sills have surface corrosion
nearside rear lights are slightly interacting
rear brake hose ferrules and metal brake pipes have surface corrosion
slight play in front lower track control arm bushes
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
engine oil leak
metal brake pipes and rear chassis have surface corrosion
middle section of exhaust is rusty
nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F817 SHJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F817 SHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F817 SHJ registered?
F817 SHJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 May 1989.
Is F817 SHJ safe to buy?
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