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K542 UDG

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,820 mi
Last recorded30,820 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 UDG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear chassis members starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,596 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 12,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 7,803 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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K542 UDG is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K542 UDG, 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 K542 UDG registered?

K542 UDG is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K542 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K542 UDG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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