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K789 YBU

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

36,229 mi
Last recorded36,229 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK789 YBU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,229 miles

Condensation in o/s headlamp.

Front seatbelt inertia lazy at n/s.

Sills heavily under sealed o/s & n/s.

Windscreen cracked in bottom corner.

slight run out on front discs.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 36,216 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Condensation in o/s headlamp.

Front seatbelt inertia lazy at n/s.

Sills heavily under sealed o/s & n/s.

Windscreen cracked in bottom corner.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 36,160 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,341 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 30,326 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,217 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 24,160 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 177,804 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 17,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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K789 YBU is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K789 YBU, 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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K789 YBU is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 March 1993.

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