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ELA 403J

1991 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,268 mi
Last recorded18,268 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra48,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELA 403J
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 18,268 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 18,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 18,055 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 18,041 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 17,361 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 16,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,539 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 11,973 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 9 May 2009 11,767 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,989 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 109,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,421 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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ELA 403J is a 1991 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 48,914 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 ELA 403J, 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 35 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 ELA 403J registered?

ELA 403J is a 1991 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is ELA 403J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELA 403J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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