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G474 PFK

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,615 mi
Last recorded51,615 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG474 PFK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,615 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 49,275 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 49,275 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 37,892 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 29,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,053 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 10,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in inner track rod joints

Fail 6 May 2016 10,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

play in inner track rod joints

Pass 5 May 2015 3,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 3,498 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s rear drive shaft loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,752 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 98,645 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 96,764 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 96,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,930 miles

o/s rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,930 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,753 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 94,642 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 88,868 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 88,853 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 88,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 May 2007 88,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2006 86,996 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 86,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear 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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G474 PFK is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G474 PFK, 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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G474 PFK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 December 1989.

Is G474 PFK safe to buy?

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