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Ford Sierra

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,993 cc

K18 SLHMOT history

K18 SLH is a red petrol Ford Sierra first used on 11 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 56,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2025
Mileage
56,969 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 SLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Sierra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
11 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 SLH was last recorded at 56,969 miles on 23 Mar 2024, 648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2020: 54,494 miles, lower than 153,827 miles on 16 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,321 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
648 miles
Average per year
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,969 miles
  • 2023 – 56,321 miles
  • 2021 – 55,227 miles
  • 2020 – 54,494 miles
  • 2019 – 153,827 miles
  • 2016 – 52,474 miles
  • 2015 – 48,801 miles
  • 2014 – 47,237 miles
  • 2013 – 46,012 miles
  • 2012 – 43,144 miles
  • 2011 – 36,384 miles
  • 2009 – 33,465 miles
  • 2008 – 30,589 miles
  • 2007 – 27,032 miles
  • 2006 – 24,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,969 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,969 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    210411146558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,321 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,321 miles
    Test number
    668073976598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,227 miles (+733)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    447816094984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,494 miles (-99,333)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    860045334041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,827 miles (+101,353)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    153,827 miles
    Test number
    274944079604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,474 miles (+3,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,474 miles
    Test number
    998295309422
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes +fuel lines starting to corrode

  7. Pass48,801 miles (+1,564)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    309032125151
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded no leaks
    • NotePower steering pipes coroded no leaks

  8. Pass47,237 miles (+1,225)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    827094204189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres inner edage wearing
    • NoteOffside & nearside plastic cover sills fitted unable to check condition properly

  9. Pass46,012 miles (+2,868)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,012 miles
    Test number
    367673343189
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded
    • NotePlastic over sills fitted to offside & nearside,unable to check outer sill condition properly

  10. Pass43,144 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,144 miles
    Test number
    898611982048
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyre wearing innerbands

  11. Fail43,144 miles (+6,760)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,144 miles
    Test number
    237330182061
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyre wearing innerbands

  12. Pass36,384 miles (+2,919)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    939498581062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSlight play at steering column bush not excessive

  13. Pass33,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,465 miles
    Test number
    463166669025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,465 miles (+2,876)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,465 miles
    Test number
    142746969011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  15. Pass30,589 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,589 miles
    Test number
    431958268062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,377 miles (+3,345)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,377 miles
    Test number
    812933168009
    • FailureCentre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  17. Pass27,032 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,032 miles
    Test number
    100567767483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,029 miles (+2,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,029 miles
    Test number
    191735667050
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass24,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,877 miles
    Test number
    432846666067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 SLH

Does K18 SLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 SLH expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 SLH?
The MOT on K18 SLH expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 SLH done?
K18 SLH was recorded at 56,969 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2024, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
Has K18 SLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 SLH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on K18 SLH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 SLH find?
K18 SLH passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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