MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake pipes corroding
rear chassis corroding
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
rear brake pipes corroding
rear chassis corroding
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under side of vehicle corroded
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
both front flexi brake pipes starting to perrish.
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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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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