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YXI 9039

1997 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,490 mi
Last recorded16,490 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXI 9039
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

lower steering coloum bush has slight play

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2006 9,046 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 9,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion with in 30cm of both top rear shockabsorber mounts but not yet holed

rear view mirror missing

slight play in bottom steering column

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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YXI 9039 is a 1997 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXI 9039, 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 29 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YXI 9039 registered?

YXI 9039 is a 1997 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is YXI 9039 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXI 9039 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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