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F280 HGJ

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,965 mi
Last recorded47,965 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 47,965 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 47,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wing repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 47,292 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 47,275 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rear brake pipes not secure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pump bracket insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 46,607 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,953 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 45,953 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 45,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 44,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 44,004 miles

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

fuel lines all corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,081 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 41,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,527 miles

Both rear wheel archers and rear sills corroded.

Oil leak from engine area.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Both rear wheel archers and rear sills corroded.

Oil leak from engine area.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,969 miles

Both sills and rear wheel archers corroded.

Front discs lipped, pitted and in poor condition.

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

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

Oil leak from engine.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,969 miles

Both sills and rear wheel archers corroded.

Front discs lipped, pitted and in poor condition.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,001 miles

exhaust leak from slip joint

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Mar 2014 37,001 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust leak from slip joint

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,025 miles

front discs in poor condition

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

oil leak from engine

corrossion to both rear wheel arches

exhaust blow from rfont

Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,635 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Oil leak from engine

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow from both front exhaust joints

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,459 miles

Blow from front exhaust joint

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges

Front indicators damaged

Front number plate cracked

Movement in both front void bushes

Offside front and rear wiper blades split

Oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,041 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Front discs lipped on edges

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front indicator lens cracked

Offside and rear wiper blades split

Oil leak from engine and gearbox area

Slight blow from manifold area and front exhaust joint

Slight dampness to nearside rear shock absorber

Slight play in both front top mounts

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,571 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Crack in nearside front indicator lens

Offside front and rear wiper blades split

Oil leak from engine

Slight blow from front exhaust joint

Fail 17 Mar 2009 28,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Crack in nearside front indicator lens

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Offside front and rear wiper blades split

Oil leak from engine

Slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,567 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2008 23,566 miles

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,518 miles

Nearside front CV gaiter perished

Oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,288 miles

front pads low

nearside front gaitor perished

nearside front top mount slight play

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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F280 HGJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F280 HGJ, 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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F280 HGJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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