CarVerify

Free Car Check

F642 MRA

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,564 mi
Last recorded23,564 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF642 MRA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 23,564 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 23,561 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 23,520 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

rear pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 3 May 2022 23,284 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

Pass 14 Apr 2021 22,017 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

Pass 4 May 2020 21,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 20,988 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 20,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 19,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,846 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,730 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 16,523 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 15,091 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 4,118 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 3,080 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 845 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 99,649 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
Full Ford Sierra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F642 MRA is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F642 MRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F642 MRA?

You can check the full history of F642 MRA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F642 MRA registered?

F642 MRA is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F642 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F642 MRA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F642 MRA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F642 MRA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.