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A273 PTW

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,206 mi
Last recorded9,206 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA273 PTW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 9,206 miles

surface corrosion and old welding to under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2023 9,147 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 4,949 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 4,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 8,453 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 8,453 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 4,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 3,630 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 1,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 99,522 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 96,319 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 92,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,063 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,035 miles

all rear seats missing

fuel lines rysty

slight movement in steering rack arms

Fail 4 Nov 2011 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear seats missing

fuel lines rysty

slight movement in steering rack arms

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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A273 PTW is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A273 PTW, 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 A273 PTW registered?

A273 PTW is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A273 PTW safe to buy?

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