CarVerify

Free Car Check

G405 YTF

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2933cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

89,332 mi
Last recorded89,332 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationG405 YTF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 89,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,326 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 89,322 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 89,312 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 89,293 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,258 miles

all slight cracking to tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 89,220 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play suspect inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,204 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,124 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,006 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,551 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,374 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 88,046 miles

Surface corrssion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 88,033 miles

Oil leak

Transmission and diff oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 80,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 78,312 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,953 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 74,953 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 7,359 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

G405 YTF is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G405 YTF, 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

How do I check the history of G405 YTF?

You can check the full history of G405 YTF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G405 YTF registered?

G405 YTF is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 November 1989.

Is G405 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G405 YTF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G405 YTF 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 G405 YTF. 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.