MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front floorpan has slight corrosion
nearside front shock absorber has some lateral play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front floorpan has slight corrosion
nearside front shock absorber has some lateral play
N/S/F shock absorber has some lateral play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/F shock absorber has some lateral play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel tank cap is temporary type but does exert positive pressure on seal.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S outer sill is corroding.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel cap is of a temporary type, but is sealable.
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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J157 GFM is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J157 GFM, 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.
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J157 GFM is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 March 1992.
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