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K878 VCX

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,890 mi
Last recorded24,890 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK878 VCX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,890 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front shock absorbers corroded

oil leaK

rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust corroded

off side front wing corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 24,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust corroded

off side front wing corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 23,377 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,129 miles

both rear axle mounts deteriorated

front reg plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2013 22,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear axle mounts deteriorated

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2012 19,792 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2011 18,381 miles

general corrosion all round

offside rear tyre cracking inner wall

slight play steering column

Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,098 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes have slight movement

front reg plate deteriorated

sills corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,404 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 13,401 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

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

all rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,500 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated front reg plate cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2008 11,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated front reg plate cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2007 7,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 3,274 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 3,274 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K878 VCX is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K878 VCX, 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 K878 VCX registered?

K878 VCX is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 February 1993.

Is K878 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K878 VCX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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