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G959 APF

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

28,347 mi
Last recorded28,347 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 APF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 28,347 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 24,344 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 21,532 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 18,648 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 18,648 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 13,750 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 8,818 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 8,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2018 5,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 4,137 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 2,018 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 2,018 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported centre braket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 865 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 858 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 851 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 246 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 99,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,585 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 98,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 97,361 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 97,329 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake hose grommets missing

corrosion to inner door sills and nearside rear chassis

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch under bonnet

nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism sticky

power steering noisy

rear differential leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2007 97,108 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 91,913 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2006 91,659 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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G959 APF is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G959 APF, 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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G959 APF is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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