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K503 SRT

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

4,506 mi
Last recorded4,506 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK503 SRT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 4,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 3,793 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 2,444 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 743 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,919 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 99,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 98,958 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 98,958 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,768 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 96,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 94,140 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 94,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes imbalanced 64% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,369 miles

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres slightly worn to very inside edge of tread area

Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,044 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,954 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,154 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 75,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,276 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,726 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,381 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

slight play bot s/column bush

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 56,944 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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K503 SRT is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K503 SRT, 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 SRT registered?

K503 SRT is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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