1989 Ford Sierra 1.8L Petrol · F253 PYL
1989 Ford Sierra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/01/1989. Recorded mileage 82,124 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1769cc
F253 PYL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 82,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F253 PYL Mileage History
- 04/07/200649,841 mi
- 02/07/200752,214 mi+2,373 mi
- 09/07/200855,840 mi+3,626 mi
- 07/10/200959,933 mi+4,093 mi
- 04/10/201063,107 mi+3,174 mi
- 06/10/201164,879 mi+1,772 mi
- 06/10/201164,879 mi
- 05/10/201266,119 mi+1,240 mi
- 27/09/201371,899 mi+5,780 mi
- 03/10/201475,654 mi+3,755 mi
- 16/10/201578,230 mi+2,576 mi
- 16/10/201578,230 mi
- 03/12/201623,980 mi-54,250 mi
- 29/03/201825,014 mi+1,034 mi
- 24/05/201981,243 mi+56,229 mi
- 04/06/202481,609 mi+366 mi
- 17/06/202582,124 mi+515 mi
Average of roughly 1,703 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F253 PYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Sierra (F253 PYL) between July 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose mount nuts not locked (2.4.C.3a)”; “Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose mount nuts not locked (2.4.C.3a)”.
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