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K73 ATX

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

71,282 mi
Last recorded71,282 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK73 ATX
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2006 71,282 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

nearside front wing unattached and corroded (not prescribed area)

offside front wing corroded (not prescribed area)

vehicle has seriously damaged marker

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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K73 ATX is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 55,142 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 Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K73 ATX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K73 ATX registered?

K73 ATX is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 25 February 1993.

Is K73 ATX safe to buy?

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