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K385 CUX

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

267 mi
Last recorded267 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK385 CUX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,909 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear half shaft bolt insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,588 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 91,874 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 91,538 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 91,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,191 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 91,089 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 90,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 90,202 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,864 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 89,095 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 99,063 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 88,104 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 87,262 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 87,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 86,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 84,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 82,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K385 CUX is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K385 CUX, 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 K385 CUX registered?

K385 CUX is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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