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K578 MGO

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,441 mi
Last recorded61,441 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK578 MGO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,053 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,006 miles

Front bumper insecure

lower steering shaft bush worn

Fail 21 Jan 2009 46,832 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

lower steering shaft bush worn

Fail 10 Jan 2008 39,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,491 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,545 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,712 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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K578 MGO is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K578 MGO, 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 K578 MGO registered?

K578 MGO is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 January 1993.

Is K578 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K578 MGO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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