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K279 GHK

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,769 mi
Last recorded95,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 GHK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 95,769 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

rear chassis corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2019 95,769 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

rear brake pipes corroding

rear chassis corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,501 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2018 94,495 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

all suspension coil springs corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and various components

Pass 17 Jun 2017 98,875 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2016 89,493 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 May 2015 85,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear outer cv gaiter split

Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,450 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre perished and worn to 2mm 205/50/15

nearside rear tyre perished 205/50/15

offside front tyre perished 205/50/15

offside rear tyre perished 205/50/15

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,538 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,515 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 19,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 24,712 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2009 24,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 19,515 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 19,017 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,518 miles

both front flexi brake pipes starting to perrish.

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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K279 GHK is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K279 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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K279 GHK is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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