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K601 AUR

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

70,593 mi
Last recorded70,593 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK601 AUR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022 70,593 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 69,943 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,089 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 60,089 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 47,617 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 47,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,180 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 46,542 miles

steering columb lower bush has slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2014 46,542 miles

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

steering columb lower bush has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,318 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 46,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,478 miles

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

Oil leak

patches of corrosion on sills

Fail 22 Feb 2013 45,476 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

patches of corrosion on sills

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,191 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,625 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 44,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,966 miles

rear nearside sill area showing some corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2010 43,966 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear nearside sill area showing some corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,081 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,007 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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K601 AUR is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K601 AUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K601 AUR registered?

K601 AUR is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K601 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K601 AUR shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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