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G464 AOO

1990 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,055 mi
Last recorded93,055 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG464 AOO
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 93,055 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,971 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,768 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 91,527 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 90,843 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 90,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 90,201 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 90,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 89,126 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 89,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 87,637 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 86,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 84,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 83,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 82,002 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 82,002 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 79,824 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 79,824 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,133 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 75,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,239 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 70,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 67,115 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sapphire?

Based on 1,482 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
2,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 202
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
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G464 AOO is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 49,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 202 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G464 AOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G464 AOO registered?

G464 AOO is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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