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G174 KUH

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

16,960 mi
Last recorded16,960 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 KUH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 16,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 14,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 14,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2019 14,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 12,125 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 9,765 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 9,765 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 9,374 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 9,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 8,977 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 7,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

lower column bush slightly worn

Fail 20 Sep 2013 7,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

lower column bush slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 4,387 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 4,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 4,281 miles

PAS pump & hoses damp

chips in screen

rust patches

rusty fuel pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2010 2,400 miles

slight play in steering column

small chip in screen

Fail 23 Mar 2010 2,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in steering column

small chip in screen

Pass 27 Feb 2009 1,318 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 1,317 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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G174 KUH is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G174 KUH, 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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G174 KUH is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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