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K474 GHK

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,111 mi
Last recorded70,111 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK474 GHK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 70,111 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

lower steering coloum bush slightly worn

Fail 14 Aug 2010 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

lower steering coloum bush slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,792 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 4 Aug 2008 60,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,903 miles

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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K474 GHK is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K474 GHK, 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 K474 GHK registered?

K474 GHK is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 January 1993.

Is K474 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K474 GHK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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