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K779 ESE

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,912 mi
Last recorded27,912 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 ESE
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 27,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 27,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 26,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 26,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 25,452 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 24,748 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 23,818 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 23,533 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 22,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,718 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,209 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 20,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,187 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 17,724 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,443 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,292 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 9,616 miles

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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K779 ESE is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K779 ESE, 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 K779 ESE registered?

K779 ESE is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 6 January 1993.

Is K779 ESE safe to buy?

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