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K50 OST

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,324 mi
Last recorded88,324 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 OST
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 88,324 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 87,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,289 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,433 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 84,999 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,157 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,870 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,330 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,420 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,333 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 77,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,667 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,094 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 75,094 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,837 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 73,776 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,311 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 71,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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K50 OST is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K50 OST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K50 OST registered?

K50 OST is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 January 1993.

Is K50 OST safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 OST shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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