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Ford Sierra Sapphire

White · Petrol · 1989 · 1,769 cc

651 YKJMOT history

651 YKJ is a white petrol Ford Sierra Sapphire first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 31,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
31,909 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
651 YKJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Sierra Sapphire
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,769 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

651 YKJ was last recorded at 31,909 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2013: 69,043 miles, lower than 93,022 miles on 11 May 2012.
  • 9 Nov 2015: 2,439 miles, lower than 99,141 miles on 2 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
31,907 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,909 miles
  • 2025 – 31,490 miles
  • 2023 – 31,223 miles
  • 2022 – 30,327 miles
  • 2019 – 30,017 miles
  • 2017 – 18,714 miles
  • 2016 – 7,364 miles
  • 2015 – 2,440 miles
  • 2014 – 99,141 miles
  • 2013 – 69,043 miles
  • 2012 – 93,022 miles
  • 2011 – 89,738 miles
  • 2010 – 85,709 miles
  • 2009 – 80,683 miles
  • 2008 – 76,081 miles
  • 2007 – 70,885 miles
  • 2006 – 66,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,909 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,909 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    31,909 miles
    Test number
    160323235379
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail31,907 miles (+417)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,907 miles
    Test number
    426722682601
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass31,490 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    31,490 miles
    Test number
    379040750302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail31,485 miles (+262)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,485 miles
    Test number
    574646616720
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass31,223 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    31,223 miles
    Test number
    416727061183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,327 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    30,327 miles
    Test number
    645317214995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,017 miles (+11,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,017 miles
    Test number
    631653252188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass18,714 miles (+11,350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,714 miles
    Test number
    236725903203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement from lower arm to anti roll bar x 2 bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass7,364 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    7,364 miles
    Test number
    301123646882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass2,440 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    2,440 miles
    Test number
    329626645689
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner inside mirror slight insecure
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper slight insecure (SIDES)

  11. Fail2,439 miles (-96,702)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,439 miles
    Test number
    463470205166
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner inside mirror slight insecure
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper slight insecure (SIDES)

  12. Pass99,141 miles (+30,098)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,141 miles
    Test number
    949552624192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,043 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    549524923113
    • NoteSlight servo/air noise when pressing brake pedal?
    • NoteTrack rod ends run close to wheels on lock to lock

  14. Fail69,043 miles (-23,979)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    377973123112
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust banging
    • NoteTrack rod ends run close to wheels on lock to lock

  15. Pass93,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    816482732177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,022 miles (+3,284)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    616602232165
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRunning rough

  17. Pass89,738 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,738 miles
    Test number
    425633431137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass85,709 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,709 miles
    Test number
    643186800194
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail85,709 miles (+5,026)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,709 miles
    Test number
    161695400163
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass80,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,683 miles
    Test number
    724412419167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail80,683 miles (+4,602)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,683 miles
    Test number
    884462619161
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass76,081 miles (+5,196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,081 miles
    Test number
    462426518169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,885 miles (+4,524)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,885 miles
    Test number
    510015517108
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f strut slightly weeping

  24. Pass66,361 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    66,361 miles
    Test number
    391448116168
    • NoteEmissions on limit
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f strut weeping
    • NoteSlight wear in front suspension bushes

Questions about 651 YKJ

What vehicle is registration 651 YKJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 651 YKJ on a white petrol Ford Sierra Sapphire first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 651 YKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 651 YKJ is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 651 YKJ?
The MOT on 651 YKJ is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 651 YKJ done?
651 YKJ was recorded at 31,909 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026.
Has 651 YKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 651 YKJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 651 YKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 651 YKJ find?
651 YKJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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