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K482 DJM

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,801 mi
Last recorded24,801 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK482 DJM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,801 miles

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

chip in windscreen

coolent on minumum

corroded hole nearside rear crossmemeber

corrosion to both front shock absorbers

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

fuel line corroded

nearside front track control arm bush deteriated

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 24,730 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

coolent on minumum

corroded hole nearside rear crossmemeber

corrosion to both front shock absorbers

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

fuel line corroded

nearside front track control arm bush deteriated

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel lines corroded

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Fail 7 Aug 2010 19,932 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel lines corroded

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,190 miles

front brake hoses slightly deteriated

o/s/f brake disc scored

Fail 12 Mar 2009 18,144 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake hoses slightly deteriated

o/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,543 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear chassis corroded out of perscribed area

Fail 8 Mar 2008 14,446 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear chassis corroded out of perscribed area

Pass 10 Mar 2007 11,100 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 11,090 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion nearside rear chassis out of perscribed area

possible air leak under bonnet

Pass 4 Mar 2006 7,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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K482 DJM is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K482 DJM, 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 K482 DJM registered?

K482 DJM is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K482 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K482 DJM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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