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F389 MGW

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,052 mi
Last recorded19,052 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 MGW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 19,052 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle lower arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 18,176 miles

corrosion around offside rear wheel arch

corrosion on rear suspension

underside of engine covered in oil

various small exhaust leaks on exhaust pipe

Fail 9 Jan 2018 18,174 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing split pin missing on track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear wheel arch some rust

corrosion on rear suspension/on body

engine oil leak

various small pin holes in exhaust pipe

Pass 14 Feb 2017 17,897 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint has some play

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

Offside Front lower ball joint has very slight play

corrosion on rear suspension

various small pin holes in exhaust pipe

Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,261 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

corrosion on rear suspension

various small leaks on exhaust system

Fail 11 Dec 2015 15,906 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear indicator lens cracked

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

corrosion hole in nearside rear sill panel

corrosion on rear suspension

pin hole in exhaust centre y piece

Pass 11 Dec 2014 14,351 miles

corrosion on nearside inner sill

corrosion pin hole in exhaust rear y piece.

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge & side wall perishing.

slight exhaust leak at front joint.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 12,928 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion on front brake discs.

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules.

corrosion on rear suspension.

nearside rear indicator lens cracked.

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 12,924 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion on front brake discs.

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules.

corrosion on rear suspension.

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 11,500 miles

front n/s inner discs pitted.,

lower steering col/bush worn.

n/s front inner wheel arch trim loose.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,219 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 11,219 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,254 miles

lower steering column bush worn.

o/s steering rack worn to limit.

o/s/f lower suspension arm, outer bushes worn to limit.

slight leak from n/s downpipe.

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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F389 MGW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F389 MGW, 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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What year was F389 MGW registered?

F389 MGW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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