MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,347 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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) ()
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
front no plate cracked
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?
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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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