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A20 TXR

1983 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,430 mi
Last recorded30,430 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TXR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 30,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 30,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 29,208 miles

Offside Front Inner inner sill corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 28,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 27,500 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,774 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 26,774 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,681 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 May 2012 26,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 23,515 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 23,500 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,703 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 20,700 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,466 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,877 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 13,407 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 13,402 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both rack ends

Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,407 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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A20 TXR is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1983 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 48,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 TXR, 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 43 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 A20 TXR registered?

A20 TXR is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 December 1983.

Is A20 TXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 TXR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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