MOT History from tests of diesel FORD SIERRAs year 1989

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Pass percent:51.10%

(The average a diesel FORD SIERRA year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:1,090 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	89
Registration plate lamp issues	62
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	60
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	51
Headlamp aim out of alignment	38
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Registration plate issues	34
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	32
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Rear brake binding	21
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	20
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	4
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD SIERRAs year 1989

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