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G120 WDX

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

14,608 mi
Last recorded14,608 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG120 WDX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 14,608 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 13,356 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 11,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 10,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 7,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 3,436 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

nearside body damage

various areas of corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2019 99,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

nearside body damage

various areas of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,917 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 87,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear drive shaft gaiters perished

Fail 14 Jul 2017 87,334 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear drive shaft gaiters perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,172 miles

Both rear drive shaft boots starting to perish

Fail 21 Jul 2016 85,167 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Nearside rear metal pipe rubbing on fuel lines (3.6.B.2a)

Both rear drive shaft boots starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,639 miles

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter starting to deteriorate

offside rear driveshaft gaiter starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,639 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear driveshaft gaiter starting to deteriorate

offside rear driveshaft gaiter starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front fuel hose going to the carburetor deteriorated

front wiper blades ends split

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 74,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,023 miles

Some corrosion on O/S/R wheel arch and O/S outer sill.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 72,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Some corrosion on O/S/R wheel arch and O/S outer sill.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,378 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 64,352 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,434 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 51,365 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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G120 WDX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G120 WDX, 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

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What year was G120 WDX registered?

G120 WDX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is G120 WDX safe to buy?

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