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K485 AVS

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,743 mi
Last recorded40,743 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK485 AVS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,743 miles

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

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

near side of bulk head corrosion

near side rear chassis corrosion

offside front wing lower corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,676 miles

bulk bead at battery corrsion

offside and nearside fronf lower wing corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2012 37,676 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bulk bead at battery corrsion

offside and nearside fronf lower wing corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

bulk head corroded next to battery

Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bulk head corroded next to battery

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,438 miles

near side front lower wing corrosion

near side rear chassis corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2009 34,438 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

near side front lower wing corrosion

near side rear chassis corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,990 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 33,988 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 32,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

near side rear chassis weackened by corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,901 miles

near side rear chassis weackened by corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,364 miles

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

near side rear chassis rear or coil spring weackened by corossion

Fail 1 Aug 2006 30,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

near side rear chassis rear or coil spring weackened by corossion

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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K485 AVS is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K485 AVS, 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 K485 AVS registered?

K485 AVS is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 February 1993.

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