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G733 YOO

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,523 mi
Last recorded32,523 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG733 YOO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 32,523 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 32,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty does not illuminate (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 31,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ns centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 31,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hard pipe to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ns centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 31,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 31,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 30,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 30,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,156 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,127 miles

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

NSF floor pan corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low effort (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 9 Oct 2017 30,127 miles

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

NSF floor pan corroded

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low effort (3.7.D.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,620 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 29,617 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,125 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,835 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 114,542 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 11,572 miles

all brake pipes started to corrode

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills + rear chassis rails + rear inner wheel arches

outer sills covered

Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,076 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 104,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 2,085 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 1,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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G733 YOO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G733 YOO, 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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G733 YOO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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