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Ford Sierra

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,998 cc

J889 AHKMOT history

J889 AHK is a red petrol Ford Sierra first used on 23 Apr 1992. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 88,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,405 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J889 AHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Sierra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
23 Apr 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J889 AHK was last recorded at 88,405 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,282 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
3,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,405 miles
  • 2025 – 88,282 miles
  • 2024 – 87,992 miles
  • 2023 – 86,864 miles
  • 2022 – 85,856 miles
  • 2021 – 84,844 miles
  • 2020 – 83,881 miles
  • 2019 – 81,856 miles
  • 2018 – 79,065 miles
  • 2017 – 75,775 miles
  • 2016 – 73,294 miles
  • 2015 – 70,362 miles
  • 2014 – 65,569 miles
  • 2013 – 61,080 miles
  • 2012 – 56,031 miles
  • 2011 – 52,074 miles
  • 2010 – 47,056 miles
  • 2009 – 41,040 miles
  • 2008 – 35,002 miles
  • 2007 – 30,004 miles
  • 2006 – 23,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,405 miles
  • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,405 miles (+123)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,405 miles
    Test number
    606319968761
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,282 miles (+290)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    428257751719
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,992 miles (+1,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,992 miles
    Test number
    946296476191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,864 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,864 miles
    Test number
    951939240314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail86,862 miles (+45)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,862 miles
    Test number
    742960773603
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail86,817 miles (+961)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,817 miles
    Test number
    296873381654
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY LEAKING

  7. Pass85,856 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,856 miles
    Test number
    641703167702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,844 miles (+963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    552571139626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,881 miles (+2,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,881 miles
    Test number
    632279235847
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,856 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    81,856 miles
    Test number
    526963083044
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail81,798 miles (+2,733)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,798 miles
    Test number
    897631208846
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  12. Pass79,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,065 miles
    Test number
    921021142743
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail79,064 miles (+3,289)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    832128805906
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass75,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,775 miles
    Test number
    564608075379
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

  15. Fail75,775 miles (+2,481)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,775 miles
    Test number
    659837079183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

  16. Pass73,294 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,294 miles
    Test number
    367275314998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail73,294 miles (+2,932)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,294 miles
    Test number
    747455051857
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass70,362 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    826454005275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail70,362 miles (+157)8 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    205607395111
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail70,205 miles (+4,636)14 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,205 miles
    Test number
    288580075438
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNo towbar electrics fitted at time of test
    • NoteNearside front floor corroded just outside a prescribed area
    • NoteOffside front floor corroded just outside a prescribed area

  21. Pass65,569 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    948409584168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,080 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,080 miles
    Test number
    237180393138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,031 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,031 miles
    Test number
    237004592422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,074 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    797471601255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,056 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,056 miles
    Test number
    851973490127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,040 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,040 miles
    Test number
    892493769164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,002 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,002 miles
    Test number
    692879388110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,004 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,004 miles
    Test number
    630920177186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,125 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,125 miles
    Test number
    683135676180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail23,042 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,042 miles
    Test number
    793410376192
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about J889 AHK

Does J889 AHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J889 AHK is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J889 AHK?
The MOT on J889 AHK is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J889 AHK done?
J889 AHK was recorded at 88,405 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,254 miles a year.
Has J889 AHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J889 AHK has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on J889 AHK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J889 AHK find?
J889 AHK passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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