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K478 GOO

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,278 mi
Last recorded27,278 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 GOO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 25,275 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,263 miles

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2019 25,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,924 miles

hand brake effort only just making requirements

Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,979 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 9,432 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 6,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 2,188 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 96,940 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,059 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,305 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 80,609 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 76,061 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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K478 GOO is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K478 GOO, 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 K478 GOO registered?

K478 GOO is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K478 GOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K478 GOO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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