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E21 COS

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,612 mi
Last recorded136,612 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 COS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 136,612 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 135,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 135,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2009 129,169 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

sills floor chassi and outer sills sighns of rust advise to wax oil

Fail 26 Jul 2009 129,169 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills floor chassi and outer sills sighns of rust advise to wax oil

Pass 21 Jul 2007 17,241 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 15,566 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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E21 COS is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E21 COS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E21 COS registered?

E21 COS is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is E21 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 COS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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