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G404 BVT

1989 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

13,549 mi
Last recorded13,549 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG404 BVT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 13,549 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 13,548 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 12,662 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 11,145 miles

interior mirror not attatched

Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 10,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 10,679 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 10,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 9,737 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 8,756 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,319 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 7,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,387 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 2,332 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc's worn.

Pass 2 May 2006 98,047 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 98,047 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 98,047 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emmisions. h.c level 1100ppm. limit 1200ppm

no signs of locking device on n/s/f track-rod-end

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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G404 BVT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G404 BVT, 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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What year was G404 BVT registered?

G404 BVT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 December 1989.

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