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K861 TFH

1993 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,779 mi
Last recorded6,779 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK861 TFH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 6,779 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 4,539 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2011 4,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2010 355 miles

brake pipes, fuel pipes and clips in poor condition

clutch in poor condition

floor and inner and outer sills corroded

rear bumper in very poor condition - advise to rectify a.s.a.p.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 97,526 miles

brake flexi ferrules rusty

clutch slipping

front shockers / suspension soft

fuel and brake pipes beginning to rust

n/s/r chassis corroded

rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2009 97,526 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

brake flexi ferrules rusty

clutch slipping

front shockers / suspension soft

fuel and brake pipes beginning to rust

n/s/r chassis corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2008 95,397 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

clutch heavy, biting point high and cable partially siezed

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded- advise to replace a.s.a.p.

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre is in poor condition and is in poor condition

o/s/r bumper torn off

Fail 20 Nov 2008 95,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

clutch heavy, biting point high and cable partially siezed

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded- advise to replace a.s.a.p.

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre is in poor condition and is in poor condition

o/s/r bumper torn off

Pass 13 Nov 2007 93,785 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded and secured with cable ties

floor (around seat mountings) and steering and suspension components corroded.

off side lower ball joint boot split

rear bumper damaged

slight low effort near side park brake

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 14 Nov 2006 92,231 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 89,332 miles

front wiper blades smeary and rear wiper split

n/s suspension lower ball joint rubber split †

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f compliance bush worn

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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K861 TFH is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K861 TFH, 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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What year was K861 TFH registered?

K861 TFH is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 January 1993.

Is K861 TFH safe to buy?

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