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LDZ 9171

1995 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Sierra70,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDZ 9171
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,148 miles

corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

general welding repairs carried out to underside

Fail 20 Sep 2014 90,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

general welding repairs carried out to underside

Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,446 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f floor rusted through

rear buper loose on offside

Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,439 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front floor area corroded through

rear bumper loose on offside

Fail 12 May 2012 88,091 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 88,091 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 87,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 87,494 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 87,477 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2009 87,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 152,750 miles

play to steering rack

Pass 2 Jan 2007 82,405 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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LDZ 9171 is a 1995 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 70,290 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 LDZ 9171, 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 31 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LDZ 9171 is a 1995 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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