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K451 DEG

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,641 mi
Last recorded64,641 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK451 DEG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2008 64,641 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

boot floor coroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine crossmember slighty damaged

front nuber plate damaged

general corrorsion on underside of vehicle

n/s/r chassis coroded but not a prescribed area

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corode

oil leaks on engine

slight exhaust leak on front pipe join

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,641 miles

boot floor coroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine crossmember slighty damaged

front nuber plate damaged

general corrorsion on underside of vehicle

n/s/r chassis coroded but not a prescribed area

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corode

oil leaks on engine

slight exhaust leak on front pipe join

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,696 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 54,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise general corrosion on body and chassis

advise impact damage to front cross member

advise impact damage to front number plate

advise impact damage to ns headlamp

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,980 miles

advise clutch pedal high †

advise impact damage to front crossmember † †

advise passenger rear chassis rail corroded †

advise slight damage to front number plate †

advise slight damage to passenger headlamp †

advise welded repairs to both outer rear sills are assumed to have old metal flanges removed.

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2006 46,654 miles

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

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

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

advise clutch pedal high †

advise impact damage to front crossmember †

advise oil leak on engine †

advise slight impact damage to front number plate †

advise slight impact damage to passenger headlamp †

passenger rear chassis rail corroded (not within prescribed area)

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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K451 DEG is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K451 DEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K451 DEG registered?

K451 DEG is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 January 1993.

Is K451 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K451 DEG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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