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K288 MTC

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,726 mi
Last recorded31,726 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK288 MTC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 31,726 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 31,488 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 31,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 31,392 miles

vehicle showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,297 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,265 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes corrosion in floor pans corrosion in rear coil springs

Fail 15 Jan 2013 31,265 miles

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

corrosion in rear brake pipes corrosion in floor pans corrosion in rear coil springs

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,242 miles

NSF tyre perished

engine oil leaks

under boby corrosion to floors, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 23 Jan 2012 31,242 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NSF tyre perished

engine oil leaks

under boby corrosion to floors, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,222 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 31,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

tyres perashing..corrosion around - o/s/f floor pan,rear inner sills,front x-member,rear flexi brake ferrules....

Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,201 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 31,200 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion around - general underside,bulkhead,suspension,brakes etc..slight oil leaks..alternator belt perished..n/s tyres perashing..advise - spark plug change due to corrosion..

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,181 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 31,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion around - front x-member,o/s/f floor,rear inner/outter sills,rear chassis....

n/s/f tyre perashing....rocker gaskets weaping..exhaust corroding..rear a.b.s.sensors cracking..corrosion around - rear suspension arms,rear coil springs,front shock units....

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,162 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 31,160 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion around - n/s/f x - member,n/s/r inner sill,rear chassis,front exhaust flange....front tyres perashing....slight movement in - rear axle bushs,o/s/r shock unit....

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,121 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,090 miles

light corrosion on under side of body....slight play in n/s/f top shock mount....

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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K288 MTC is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K288 MTC, 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 K288 MTC registered?

K288 MTC is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 January 1993.

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