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A21 SAX

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,567 mi
Last recorded82,567 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 SAX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 82,567 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 82,173 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,304 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2021 77,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,918 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,284 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 76,180 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,782 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,902 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 73,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,520 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 72,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,906 miles

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

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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A21 SAX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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 A21 SAX, 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 37 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 A21 SAX registered?

A21 SAX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is A21 SAX safe to buy?

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