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A17 EXX

1990 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,902 mi
Last recorded67,902 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EXX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 67,902 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 67,678 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 67,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 67,380 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,335 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 66,567 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,917 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 59,161 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear tyres cracked

wipers not parking

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,876 miles

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

battery insercure

Fail 2 Apr 2012 57,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

battery insercure

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,314 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,425 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 44,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small patch of corrosion on n/s/r chassie

Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,184 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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A17 EXX is a 1990 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 49,918 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 A17 EXX, 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 36 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 EXX registered?

A17 EXX is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 October 1990.

Is A17 EXX safe to buy?

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