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K278 MCA

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,265 mi
Last recorded88,265 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 MCA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 88,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,791 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 86,398 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,073 miles

all 4x tyres starting to crack

both front flexi pipes cracked

corrosion around n/s/r suspension mounting

exhaust blowing centre box

Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper wiper blade split

corrosion behind both rear inner sills

exhaust corroded at centre box

Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 81,793 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 81,763 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 May 2006 79,812 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 79,799 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 MCA is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 K278 MCA, 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 MCA registered?

K278 MCA is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K278 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K278 MCA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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