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G40 JKW

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,214 mi
Last recorded67,214 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 JKW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 67,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 67,189 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 67,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both complyance bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,129 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 67,127 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,106 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,094 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,077 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,054 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,030 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,013 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,696 miles

Offside o/s disc fluctuating slightly

n/s brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,652 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 66,652 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,535 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,347 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,085 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 65,612 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,612 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,955 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 64,955 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,291 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 64,291 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,209 miles

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

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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G40 JKW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G40 JKW, 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 G40 JKW registered?

G40 JKW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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