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K359 HTO

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,928 mi
Last recorded59,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK359 HTO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chips and cracks in headlamp glasses

offside rear discs corroded

oil leaks

rear arches corroding

slight movement in both front trak bar bushes

stone chips on screen

Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,928 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chips and cracks in headlamp glasses

offside rear discs corroded

oil leaks

rear arches corroding

slight movement in both front trak bar bushes

stone chips on screen

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,626 miles

all fuel pipes corroded

both headlamps chipped

offside door mirror loose but not insecure

offside inner sill corroding

oil leaks

rear flexi ferrules starting to corrode

rear pads low

slight blows and corrosion in all of exhaust system

slight misting of oil around P.A.S fluid reservoir

stone chips on screen

unable to open boot (lock missing)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 56,623 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all fuel pipes corroded

both headlamps chipped

offside door mirror loose but not insecure

offside inner sill corroding

oil leaks

rear flexi ferrules starting to corrode

rear pads low

slight blows and corrosion in all of exhaust system

slight misting of oil around P.A.S fluid reservoir

stone chips on screen

unable to open boot (lock missing)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,573 miles

all rear flexi brake hose ferrals corroding

both rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Jul 2008 51,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear flexi brake hose ferrals corroding

both rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,468 miles

all fuel pipes starting to corrode

all rear flexy brake pipe ferrils starting to corrode

both rear brake pades low

exhaust corroding

off side rear brake disc starting to corrode

slight play in off side rack end

Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,920 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 39,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside headlamp aim adjusted from high

offside rear light lense damaged

oil leaks

signs of corrosion around exterior arches

stone chips on screen

Pass 15 Aug 2005 33,179 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear light lense cracked

stone chips on screen

Fail 15 Aug 2005 33,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear light lense cracked

stone chips on screen

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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K359 HTO is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 K359 HTO, 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 K359 HTO registered?

K359 HTO is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 March 1993.

Is K359 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K359 HTO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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