MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,585 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front brake balance just acceptable - 24%
o/s/f seat belt fluffing & slow to retract
o/s/r brake binding slightly
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
both front tyres just legal
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front brake pads seem low
n/s/front anti roll bar end bush perishing
o/s/front seatbelt slight fluffing and slow to retract
o/s/rear brake binding
o/s/rear tyre getting close to legal limit
oil leak
slight leak from centre exhurst silencer
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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K497 KGH is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K497 KGH, 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 K497 KGH registered?
K497 KGH is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 February 1993.
Is K497 KGH safe to buy?
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