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A93 XVK

1983 Ford Sierra

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

2,555 mi
Last recorded2,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA93 XVK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 2,555 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 2,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 2,408 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 2,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 2,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 2,102 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 1,787 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 1,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 1,600 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 1,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 1,467 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 1,287 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 1,057 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r front of frame mounts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 1,057 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r front of frame mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 868 miles

near side front slight brake binding

Pass 18 Jun 2014 754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall slight bulge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 743 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 743 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise fade o/s headlight

Pass 1 Jun 2012 663 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 659 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 325 miles

General surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle.

Nearside front suspension has restricted movement.

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 319 miles

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

General surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle.

Nearside front suspension has restricted movement.

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 312 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipes on suspension arms corroded.

General corrosion arround vehicle.

Suspension bushes deyerioating.

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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A93 XVK is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A93 XVK, 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.

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What year was A93 XVK registered?

A93 XVK is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is A93 XVK safe to buy?

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