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K289 MWS

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,817 mi
Last recorded64,817 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 MWS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,817 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear chassis rails corroding

front brake discs corroding

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2008 64,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear chassis rails corroding

front brake discs corroding

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside door mirror loose

nearside rear service and parking brake low for vehicle

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 May 2007 56,472 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise the welding repair to the near side rear inner qaurter sill is covered in thick under sill

off side front anti roll bar to track control arm bush has play

Fail 30 Apr 2007 56,441 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side front anti roll bar to track control arm bush has play

Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,016 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 46,016 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: STEERING COLOUM LOWER BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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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K289 MWS is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K289 MWS, 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 K289 MWS registered?

K289 MWS is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 January 1993.

Is K289 MWS safe to buy?

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