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K503 MMM

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,910 mi
Last recorded81,910 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK503 MMM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 81,910 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,489 miles

front number plate fading

Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged coroded (7.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under drivers seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

front number plate fading

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,867 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,261 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering coloum

water leak from stat housing

Fail 30 Oct 2014 79,261 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play in steering coloum

water leak from stat housing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,305 miles

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

slight play in syeering coloum

Fail 4 Nov 2013 78,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

slight play in syeering coloum

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 76,813 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,180 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,811 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 74,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,863 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 70,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 67,289 miles

near side front brake disc has pitting that is close to acceptable limits

Pass 3 Nov 2005 63,657 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 63,657 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K503 MMM is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K503 MMM, 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 K503 MMM registered?

K503 MMM is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K503 MMM safe to buy?

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