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F977 FWF

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF977 FWF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2015 90,328 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 of 3 fuel tank brackets is corroded

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear outer cv boots (2.4.G.4e)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear bottom bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,731 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,339 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 85,585 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,840 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,242 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 79,461 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 79,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,710 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate. Digits legible from designated distance at time of test. Recommend replacement.

Lower steering column bush and universal joint very slight play.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 78,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate. Digits legible from designated distance at time of test. Recommend replacement.

Lower steering column bush and universal joint very slight play.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,765 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 75,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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F977 FWF is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F977 FWF, 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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F977 FWF is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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