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K278 GHK

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,679 mi
Last recorded29,679 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 GHK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,679 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 29,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,676 miles

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.

Fail 22 Jan 2009 19,676 miles

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.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,870 miles

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.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 5,161 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 5,161 miles

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.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 99,584 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 99,584 miles

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2006

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

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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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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What year was K278 GHK registered?

K278 GHK is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 January 1993.

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