MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,187 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear t piece to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced internal reflector lost all its surface (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner and outer sills holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake form front to back slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake form front to back slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nail in tyre Thorn ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nail in tyre Thorn ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both lower 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Coolant leak radiator ()
Front bumper damaged
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear tyre getting low
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front tyres getting low & perishing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front bumper damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front tyres getting low & perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d type (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d type (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
front bumper damaged
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
n/s/rear driveshaft boot split
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K540 NMF is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K540 NMF, 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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K540 NMF is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 April 1993.
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