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A14 XYB

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,014 mi
Last recorded68,014 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XYB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 68,014 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,895 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 66,815 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 66,815 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,991 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm compliance bushes.

Pass 6 May 2008 65,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 64,107 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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A14 XYB is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 53,720 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 A14 XYB, 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 39 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 XYB registered?

A14 XYB is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A14 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 XYB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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