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K203 CMS

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,967 mi
Last recorded67,967 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK203 CMS
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,967 miles

corrosion starting to affect the front brake discs inner faces

slight fluctuation on the front brakes

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,454 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 67,454 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,287 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 65,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,617 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 62,617 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,829 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 59,829 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2006 57,645 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 57,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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K203 CMS is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 55,142 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 Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K203 CMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K203 CMS registered?

K203 CMS is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 2 February 1993.

Is K203 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K203 CMS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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