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K885 FJN

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,635 mi
Last recorded20,635 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK885 FJN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2016 20,635 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1n)

rear bumper loose

rear cross member corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 20,071 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 19,366 miles

Body has corrosion

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 19,366 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Body has corrosion

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,385 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2011 18,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly perished

n/s/r wheel arch has excessive corrsion not prescribed area

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,479 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 14,477 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 12,392 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 9,301 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 6,407 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2006 4,690 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 4,683 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 1,878 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 1,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K885 FJN is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K885 FJN, 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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K885 FJN is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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