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K853 WHG

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,840 mi
Last recorded4,840 miles
Recorded on25 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 WHG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2009 4,840 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 4,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 95,779 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 95,779 miles

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

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

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

osf brake pipe greased

rear axle bushes worn

rear flexi ferels corroded

slight play in os/nsf strut top moutings

Fail 6 May 2008 95,604 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE IN AREAS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FREE PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN BUSH

NOTCHINESS IN STEERING RACK

SLIGHT TYRE WEAR ON N/S/F TYRE INNER SHOULDER

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,379 miles

same as old sheet

Fail 18 Apr 2007 94,379 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre getting towards border line

vehicle getting rusty underneath

wiper blades are getting worn

Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,913 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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K853 WHG is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K853 WHG, 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 K853 WHG registered?

K853 WHG is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K853 WHG safe to buy?

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