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K406 XJO

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,580 mi
Last recorded20,580 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK406 XJO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,580 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front indicators cover missing

kat noisey

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & has small cut in tread

Fail 10 Aug 2012 20,555 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front indicators cover missing

kat noisey

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & has small cut in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,322 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front wiper split

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2011 9,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front wiper split

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 1,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

front indicators lens missing

front wipers split & smearing

Fail 26 Jul 2010 1,990 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

front indicators lens missing

front wipers split & smearing

Pass 15 Aug 2009 93,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator lens missing

n/s/f side light dim

n/s/f wheel damaged

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

slight play in lower steering coloumn bush

sump pan rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,286 miles

n/s/f indicator lens missing

n/s/f wheel damaged

noise from timing belt area

slight oil leak

slight play in lower steering coloumn bush

Pass 4 Aug 2007 74,630 miles

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f tyre out of shape

Fail 4 Aug 2007 74,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres slightly outer shape

nearside front wiper slightly split

Pass 21 Jul 2006 65,247 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 65,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 55,797 miles

rear lap belt not tested - not visable. †front discs corroded.

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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K406 XJO is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K406 XJO, 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 K406 XJO registered?

K406 XJO is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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