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F541 UHK

1989 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,290 mi
Last recorded7,290 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF541 UHK
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 7,290 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills and undersills rusty (2.4.A.3)

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2015 2,448 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

petrol pipe on fuel filter cracking

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,620 miles

both rear brakes binding

rear brakes 22% imbalance

slight play and knock in steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2014 94,610 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear brakes binding

rear brakes 22% imbalance

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,012 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 88,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in o/s steering rod knuckle

Fail 11 Jan 2012 84,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in o/s steering rod knuckle

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,574 miles

Both rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Slight play/wear in steering rack assembly.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 79,574 miles

Both rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Slight play/wear in steering rack assembly.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 79,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Slight play/wear in steering rack assembly.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 79,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc inner faces both corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,276 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 74,150 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,202 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2008 65,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2007 53,261 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 53,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,778 miles

Outer sills have covers Not allowing inspection of outer sills

This vehicle has a sunstrip on the front screen. And shorter wiper blades

Fail 1 Dec 2006 40,650 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Outer sills have plastic covers. Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Sunstrip on front screen . and shorter wiper blades

How Reliable is the Ford Sapphire?

Based on 1,482 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
2,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 202
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
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F541 UHK is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,828 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 Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 202 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F541 UHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F541 UHK is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 5 July 1989.

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