MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,679 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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bottom steering column bush has slight play
offside front top strutt mount has slight play in top bush
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
bottom steering column bush has slight play
excessive oil leak on engine
offside front top strutt mount has slight play in top bush
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
blue smoke emmited at exhaust.
front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.
near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage/split deep enough to reach the cords.
off and near side front compliance bush's show play
off and near side front suspension struts show play.
off and near side rear chassis sections show weakness due to corrosion.
off side front headlamp glass damaged.
steering coloumn play.
undervehicle oil/fluid contamination.
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
blue smoke emmited at exhaust.
front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.
near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage/split deep enough to reach the cords.
off and near side front compliance bush's show play
off and near side front suspension struts show play.
off and near side rear chassis sections show weakness due to corrosion.
off side front headlamp glass damaged.
steering coloumn play.
undervehicle oil/fluid contamination.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
interior rear view mirror missing.
off and near side front compliance bushs show play.
off and near side front flexi-brake hose rubbers are perished.
off and near side rear chassis sections show weakness due to corrosion.
off side front headlamp glass damaged.
off side front suspension strut/top mount shows play.
steering column lower bush shows play.
undervehicle oil contamination.
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Oil leak
evidence of exhaust join leaks.
front brake discs show wear and are lipped.
near and off side rear tyres are perished.
near side front tyre is perished.
odd speed rated tyres fitted to front axel.
off and near side front compliance bushs show deterioration/play.
off and near side front flexi-brake hose rubbers are perished.
off and near side front wiper blade rubbers split.
off and near side rear chassis sections are weak due to corrosion.
off side front headlamp glass damaged.
off side front suspension strut shows play.
rear subframe off and near side front mounting bushs show deterioration/play.
steering coloumn play.
under vehicle oil contamination.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K278 GHK is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,864 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 K278 GHK, 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 33 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K278 GHK is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 January 1993.
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