MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
floor and brake pipes have been under sealed
sill covers fitted
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake bind rear
floor and brake pipes have been under sealed
sill covers fitted
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres on inner edge bald.
cover sills fitted
floor/sills and chassis very rusty.
plastic cover sills fitted
rear chassis- floor - inner sills -all rusty
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
plastic cover sills fitted
rear chassis- floor - inner sills -all rusty
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
sill covers fitted
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K401 TGV is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc 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 K401 TGV, 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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K401 TGV is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 February 1993.
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