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K899 JAU

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,162 mi
Last recorded31,162 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK899 JAU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 31,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 31,133 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 31,099 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 31,099 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed touching on road wheel during full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2021 31,026 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 31,023 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 31,021 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 30,989 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 30,909 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 30,909 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,166 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,781 miles

all perscribed areas steering suspension brakes heavley undersealed

front to rear metal brake pipe undersealed

Fail 18 Feb 2015 29,775 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

all perscribed areas steering suspension brakes heavley undersealed

front to rear metal brake pipe undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,495 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 29,259 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,999 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 28,987 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure (failure from april 2012)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,756 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,290 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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K899 JAU is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K899 JAU, 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 K899 JAU registered?

K899 JAU is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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