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G23 XBE

1990 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

21,392 mi
Last recorded21,392 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 XBE
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 21,392 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 20,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 19,387 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 19,387 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod ball joint nut. (2.1.3 (d))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 19,380 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 18,938 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 18,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 18,591 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 18,298 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 18,128 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 18,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 17,790 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 17,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 16,954 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 16,284 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,439 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 15,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 14,700 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,782 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 13,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 12,526 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 10,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 8,962 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 8,962 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 6,546 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 6,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 3,967 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 3,967 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front wipers split

Fail 4 Sep 2007 3,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,968 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2006 3,968 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

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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G23 XBE is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 G23 XBE, 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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G23 XBE is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 February 1990.

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