MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,640 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all tyres old and perrishing
under side of vehicle muddy and has general surface corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all tyres old and perrishing
under side of vehicle muddy and has general surface corrosion
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FWD 853Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1983 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 48,186 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 FWD 853Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FWD 853Y registered?
FWD 853Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 June 1983.
Is FWD 853Y safe to buy?
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