MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,959 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all flexible brake pipes ferrules corroded
both front track control arms outer bushes perished
front number plate damaged
metal fuel pipes badly corroded
nearside door mirror missing
offside rear wheel arch corroded
oil pressure switch leaking
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K278 SFD is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 SFD, 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 SFD registered?
K278 SFD is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 March 1993.
Is K278 SFD safe to buy?
The MOT history for K278 SFD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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