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K437 FJN

1993 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

919 mi
Last recorded919 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK437 FJN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 919 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges and cut in tread close to limit

o/s sill deteriorating with corrosion

some corrosion on front brake discs

some play in steering column lower bush

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,024 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

outer sills deteriorating wih corrosion

some corrosion on front brake discs

some play in steering column lower bush and joint

Fail 17 Aug 2010 97,017 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

outer sills deteriorating wih corrosion

some corrosion on front brake discs

some play in steering column lower bush and joint

Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,631 miles

deterioration evident throughout underside-sill edges-pipework-discs-chassis

some play in steering column bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,518 miles

corrosion at o/s/r body

corrosion evident throughout underside

some play in steering column lower bush

Fail 28 Jul 2008 81,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at o/s/r body

corrosion evident throughout underside

some play in steering column lower bush

Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,926 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some play in steering column lower bush

Fail 6 Aug 2007 75,926 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some play in steering column lower bush

Pass 1 Aug 2006 69,507 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel stains under tank

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2006 69,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

fuel stains under tank

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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K437 FJN is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K437 FJN, 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 K437 FJN registered?

K437 FJN is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 January 1993.

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