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G173 YAR

1989 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,366 mi
Last recorded26,366 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 YAR
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 26,366 miles

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 5 Jan 2026 26,351 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 12 Dec 2024 26,300 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 14 Dec 2023 25,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 25,355 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 24,858 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 24,085 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion To N/S/R Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion To O/S/F Floor Not Affecting Structure Integrity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 24,073 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R Sill Excessively Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion To N/S/R Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion To O/S/F Floor Not Affecting Structure Integrity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 23,052 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 22,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 21,054 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 19,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 18,730 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 17,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 16,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 13,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 11,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 9,755 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 7 Dec 2009 8,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 6,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 4,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil around power steering pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2006 3,033 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in lower stearing column bush

slight seepage from n/s rear shock absorber

How Reliable is the Ford Sapphire?

Based on 1,482 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
2,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 202
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
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G173 YAR is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 202 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G173 YAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G173 YAR registered?

G173 YAR is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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