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F879 ONO

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,275 mi
Last recorded97,275 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 ONO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 97,275 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 97,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear flexi close to antiroll bar

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes very slightly corroded on end of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 97,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.6% recorded . max 3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake hose very close to roll bar link

Rear brake pipes very slight corrosion at end of pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,601 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,129 miles

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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F879 ONO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F879 ONO, 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 F879 ONO registered?

F879 ONO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F879 ONO safe to buy?

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