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K332 MTC

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,992 mi
Last recorded36,992 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK332 MTC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 36,992 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Lower Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated by jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 19 May 2018
Fail 16 Apr 2018 34,868 miles

Offside Lower Steering column damaged and unserviceable lower steering column bush excessive play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2017 31,338 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 25,591 miles

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

offside front tyre worn in the inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 25,594 miles

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)

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

offside front tyre worn in the inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 25,582 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,900 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2015 14,896 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2014 8,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2014 8,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2013 1,688 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 1,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,674 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 89,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,185 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 85,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,536 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 77,532 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,871 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 72,866 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 72,866 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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K332 MTC is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K332 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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K332 MTC is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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