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F868 DEG

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,675 mi
Last recorded19,675 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF868 DEG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 19,675 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to various mechanical components under side.

Pass 2 May 2025 19,648 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 19,528 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (3.5.1i)

thick under seal all over brake pipes

Fail 12 May 2015 17,911 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 17,911 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 5 May 2014 15,207 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 May 2012 12,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 11,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 15,963 miles

Slight play in lower steering column joints

Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,058 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 15,058 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,605 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 9,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion offside floor not prescribed area

fuel tank damp

unable to inspect outer sills fully due to outer sill covers

Pass 27 Feb 2006 4,142 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

play in steering column lower bush

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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F868 DEG is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F868 DEG, 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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F868 DEG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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