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G104 XMF

1990 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,684 mi
Last recorded31,684 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG104 XMF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 31,684 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,457 miles

both o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

engine has oil leaks

rear diff damp in oil

both front traction control arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2016 15,147 miles

both front traction control arm bushes deteriorating

engine oil leaks

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 15,147 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front traction control arm bushes deteriorating

engine oil leaks

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 6,782 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

both front traction control arms outer bushes spliting

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 511 miles

engine oil leaks

engine over heating

Fail 27 Oct 2014 511 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leaks

engine over heating

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,872 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leak

rear diff is leaking oil

Fail 25 Oct 2013 93,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leak

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front traction control arm bushes splitting

engine has oil leaks

neareside rear lamp has slight interaction

Fail 29 Oct 2012 88,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front traction control arm bushes splitting

engine has oil leaks

neareside rear lamp has slight interaction

Pass 22 Oct 2011 85,120 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front TCA arm front bushes are cracking and slightly split

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,839 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front outer t.c.a bushes spliting

both front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 82,077 miles

both outer t.c.a bushes splitting.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,295 miles

both front tca arm bushes cracked and spliting

engine and gear box oil leaks

one rear seat belt has been removed two belts still remaining

slight interaction with near side rear side light and indicator

Pass 26 Oct 2007 77,789 miles

both outer T.C.A arm bushes splitting.

g/box oil leak around output shaft sill.

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread repairable

noise around t/belt and aux belt area.

rear a'frame mounts splitting.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,686 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 75,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,338 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 72,410 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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G104 XMF is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 49,918 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 G104 XMF, 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 36 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G104 XMF registered?

G104 XMF is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is G104 XMF safe to buy?

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