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E6 MGC

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,362 mi
Last recorded52,362 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 MGC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 52,362 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of slight corrosion

underside heavily sprayed in an underseal / protective paint. signs of previous repairs

Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,596 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 43,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

air box is missing

chassis plate is loose

corrosion in the floor pan near the jacking points

exhaust system is in poor condition

timing belt cover is missing

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,720 miles

battery terminals are insecure

Front floor pan is corroded

air filter box is missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

the rear seats are folded down and unable to carry out checks

timing belt cover is missing

vehicle identification number, plate is insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2019 43,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front floor pan is corroded

air filter box is missing

battery terminals are insecure

the rear seats are folded down and unable to carry out checks

timing belt cover is missing

vehicle identification number, plate is insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,570 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 42,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,511 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 41,511 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine smoking slightly

n/s/r tyre perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 40,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine smoking slightly

n/s/r tyre perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,377 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 34,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,129 miles

drivers side footwell corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 34,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

drivers side footwell corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 33,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

repair too rear chassis by tow bar area.

Fail 5 May 2012 33,880 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 33,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perished, both rear tyres perished, corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 May 2010 33,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,115 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,049 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

N/S COMPLIANCE BUSH STARTING TO WEAR BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

N/S/R CHASSIS CHANNEL ABOVE REAR AXLE STARTING TO RUST BUT NOT HOLED

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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E6 MGC is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E6 MGC, 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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E6 MGC is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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