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651 YKJ

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

31,909 mi
Last recorded31,909 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration651 YKJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 31,909 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 31,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 31,490 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 31,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 31,223 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 30,327 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 30,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 18,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement from lower arm to anti roll bar x 2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 7,364 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 2,440 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner inside mirror slight insecure

Rear rear bumper slight insecure (SIDES)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 2,439 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner inside mirror slight insecure

Rear rear bumper slight insecure (SIDES)

Pass 2 May 2014 99,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 69,043 miles

slight servo/air noise when pressing brake pedal?

track rod ends run close to wheels on lock to lock

Fail 3 May 2013 69,043 miles

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

centre exhaust banging

track rod ends run close to wheels on lock to lock

Pass 11 May 2012 93,022 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 93,022 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

running rough

Pass 13 May 2011 89,738 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2010 85,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,683 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 80,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 70,885 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f strut slightly weeping

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,361 miles

emissions on limit

n/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

o/s/f strut weeping

slight wear in front suspension bushes

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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651 YKJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 51,009 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 Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 651 YKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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651 YKJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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