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G302 XLO

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,863 mi
Last recorded72,863 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG302 XLO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 72,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 72,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm to anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm to anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm to stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm to stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 71,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm to stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm to stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,748 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,380 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,135 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,452 miles

oil leaks from engine. oil leak rear diff oil seal area

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,470 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,460 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,806 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 64,090 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,090 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,100 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,657 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,152 miles

advise nsf arb bush in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,339 miles

front spring corroded

front suspension struts and suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2005 51,541 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

suspension componants rusting

underbody rusting

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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G302 XLO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G302 XLO, 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 G302 XLO registered?

G302 XLO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 September 1989.

Is G302 XLO safe to buy?

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