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C10 CES

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,953 mi
Last recorded35,953 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 CES
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 35,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 34,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 34,226 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 34,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 32,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,034 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 32,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,173 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring worn all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,083 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all six (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,810 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 28,216 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake has restrictive movement

Fail 25 Jul 2017 28,179 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear hand brake has restrictive movement

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,567 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,701 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,889 miles

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

Steering rack bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,968 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,985 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 12,985 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 7,906 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 2,970 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 745 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 99,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C10 CES is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C10 CES, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C10 CES registered?

C10 CES is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is C10 CES safe to buy?

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