CarVerify

Free Car Check

G122 WVU

1990 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,306 mi
Last recorded35,306 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 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

RegistrationG122 WVU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourBlue
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

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 35,306 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 35,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 35,126 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 35,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 34,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 34,631 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 33,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 31,583 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 22,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 21,650 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 21,577 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 20,543 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r arch corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 May 2008 19,808 miles

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

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 2 May 2008 19,808 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2007 17,132 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,132 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 12,146 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 12,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf and osr tyre worn on edges

osr chassis corroded

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

G122 WVU is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G122 WVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G122 WVU?

You can check the full history of G122 WVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G122 WVU registered?

G122 WVU is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G122 WVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G122 WVU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G122 WVU 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 G122 WVU. 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.