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K272 BBH

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,980 mi
Last recorded53,980 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK272 BBH
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2012 53,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,247 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 50,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,368 miles

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

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear inner and outer Sill Panels starting to rust.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,482 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 46,482 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K272 BBH is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K272 BBH, 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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K272 BBH is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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