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K858 MNJ

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,364 mi
Last recorded88,364 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK858 MNJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 88,364 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded slightly

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 88,322 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack boot oil leaking from within (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded slightly

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

Pass 30 May 2018 86,347 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 86,347 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank strap broken

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 83,340 miles

Front Both floor pans corroded and holed, not in prescribed area

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Slight interaction light unit

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear All drive shaft boots in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2017 83,340 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Both floor pans corroded and holed, not in prescribed area

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Slight interaction light unit

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear All drive shaft boots in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2016 78,433 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Mist of fuel or water on fuel tank

Mist of oil on rack boots

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front track control arm front bush perished

Nearside rear inner and outer cv boots perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front track control arm front bush perished

Offside rear inner and outer cv boots perished

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 May 2016 78,433 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipes corroded

Mist of fuel or water on fuel tank

Mist of oil on rack boots

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front track control arm front bush perished

Nearside rear inner and outer cv boots perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front track control arm front bush perished

Offside rear inner and outer cv boots perished

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,793 miles

All shock absorbers in poor condition and corroded.

Both front track control arm bushes perished.

Both rear dive shaft inner and outer cv boots perished.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 73,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

All shock absorbers in poor condition and corroded.

Both front track control arm bushes perished.

Both rear dive shaft inner and outer cv boots perished.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,374 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis.

Damapness steering rack boots.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar/track control arm bushes perished.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Fuel tank corroded.

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

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

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

Perishing to all drive shaft boots.

Power steering system noisy.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wiper blades poor condition.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 68,374 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion to rear chassis.

Damapness steering rack boots.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front anti roll bar/track control arm bushes perished.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Fuel tank corroded.

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

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

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

Perishing to all drive shaft boots.

Power steering system noisy.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wiper blades poor condition.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,732 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 63,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake and fuel pipes rusted

brake pads appear low

dampness to steering rack

front brake discs slightly worn

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 30 May 2012 56,379 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 56,379 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres poor condition

rear cv boots very heavily perished

rear flexis deteriated

Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,384 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 45,384 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,642 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 35,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate poor

offside front indicator lens missing

offside wiper torn

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,268 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 31,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

corrosion forming on underside of vehical

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,560 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 25,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rust forming throughout body fuel tank rusty

some binding n/s/rear brake fuel pipes rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,702 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 19,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage front n/o/plate petrol tank rusty

rust floor pans rust forming n/s/rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,940 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 14,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage front n/o/plate

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank rusty cracking and perishing tyres

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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K858 MNJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 K858 MNJ, 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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K858 MNJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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