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K516 BOJ

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,652 mi
Last recorded97,652 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 BOJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 97,652 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 97,568 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 97,568 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,156 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 96,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 96,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,882 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 95,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,681 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,355 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 89,837 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,836 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 88,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

plastic skirts on sills

Pass 2 Aug 2005 88,787 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

plastic skirts on sills

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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K516 BOJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K516 BOJ, 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 K516 BOJ registered?

K516 BOJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is K516 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K516 BOJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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