MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,553 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
air intake pipe splitting..corrosion around brake pipes/n/s/f top strut mount/both rear chassis..slight flux,from front brakes..corrosion around sill joints..
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrossion to offside outer sill seems
rear cv boots perished
slight corrossion to front and rear discs
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F85 MFJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 F85 MFJ, 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 F85 MFJ registered?
F85 MFJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 April 1989.
Is F85 MFJ safe to buy?
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