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F52 JGK

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,721 mi
Last recorded73,721 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 JGK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,721 miles

Brake servo slightly defective

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Clutch cable is getting burnt on the exhaust

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 73,721 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

servo assistance slightly impaired

Fail 14 Jul 2021 73,717 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear coil spring is not seated correctly at the bottom

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2020 73,705 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 73,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak out of joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,502 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 72,819 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 72,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,870 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,985 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,026 miles

emissions high

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,230 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,736 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 43,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,355 miles

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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F52 JGK is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F52 JGK, 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 F52 JGK registered?

F52 JGK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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