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E303 KJU

1988 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,491 mi
Last recorded94,491 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE303 KJU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 94,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2025 94,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,892 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,711 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2015 92,992 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 May 2014 92,312 miles

all brake pipes and fuel lines heavily greased

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all brake pipes and fuel lines heavily greased

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 92,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 91,817 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

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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E303 KJU is a 1988 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E303 KJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E303 KJU registered?

E303 KJU is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E303 KJU safe to buy?

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