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K320 DWN

1993 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,267 mi
Last recorded33,267 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK320 DWN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 33,267 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 31,923 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 31,920 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements size incorrect (0.1 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose insecure

Offside Front Flexible brake hose insecure

Pass 20 May 2023 30,515 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 29,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,446 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,803 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 25,182 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,342 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 24,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside outer sill holed by corrosion at lower seam

Pass 25 May 2011 35,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,078 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 30,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 27,519 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 27,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exaust corroded

main front to rear brake pipe slightly pitted

nearside front wing and door rusted

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn but no threads visible

oil leaking under engine

slight chip in screen

Pass 27 Dec 2007 24,662 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 24,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2006 175,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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K320 DWN is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K320 DWN, 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 K320 DWN registered?

K320 DWN is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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