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E120 KCK

1988 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

80,697 mi
Last recorded80,697 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE120 KCK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2011 80,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

both nearside tyres are cracking

there is slight blue smoke coking from the exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,998 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 79,998 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the nearside rear door wont open

Pass 15 Mar 2008 79,304 miles

nearside rear door wont open

Fail 13 Mar 2008 79,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside rear door wont open

Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,717 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 78,717 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2005 78,239 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 78,239 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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E120 KCK is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 E120 KCK, 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 38 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E120 KCK is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 January 1988.

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