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IBZ 2542

1992 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,045 mi
Last recorded75,045 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2006
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 2542
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,045 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 74,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake discs (front) starting to wear

slight play in o.s/f steering rack

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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IBZ 2542 is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 48,936 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 IBZ 2542, 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 34 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of IBZ 2542?

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What year was IBZ 2542 registered?

IBZ 2542 is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is IBZ 2542 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IBZ 2542 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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