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K559 AEW

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,414 mi
Last recorded22,414 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK559 AEW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018 22,414 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Seat mountings on floor..both front seats (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipes coated with underseal

coil spring corroded All 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 21,757 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 21,752 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill panel (holed) and rear wheel arch has corrosion (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer rear front seat support mounting point (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2016 20,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower steering column bottom bush(bulkhead)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 18,887 miles

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 16,880 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 12,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 9,053 miles

oil leaks? f/tyres getting old and cracking up; fuel pipis getting rusty;

Pass 28 Jan 2011 5,064 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 5,064 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 2,406 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 407 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 98,361 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 98,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 96,338 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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K559 AEW is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K559 AEW, 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 K559 AEW registered?

K559 AEW is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 January 1993.

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