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F105 AKA

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,360 mi
Last recorded63,360 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF105 AKA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,360 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 63,344 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,895 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,443 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,691 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 53,691 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,689 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 52,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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F105 AKA is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F105 AKA, 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 F105 AKA registered?

F105 AKA is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F105 AKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F105 AKA shows 9 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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