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A16 ESE

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,543 mi
Last recorded2,543 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ESE
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 2,543 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front bumper corner tips loose

Fail 7 Aug 2010 2,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front bumper corner tips loose

Fail 1 Aug 2009 2,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 2,114 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 1,615 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 1,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 6 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 6 miles

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

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

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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A16 ESE is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A16 ESE, 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 A16 ESE registered?

A16 ESE is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is A16 ESE safe to buy?

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