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Ford Sierra

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,993 cc

K52 BACMOT history

K52 BAC is a black petrol Ford Sierra first used on 13 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
80,376 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K52 BAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Sierra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
13 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K52 BAC was last recorded at 80,376 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,578 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
798 miles
Average per year
2,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,376 miles
  • 2024 – 79,578 miles
  • 2010 – 69,659 miles
  • 2009 – 61,496 miles
  • 2008 – 50,890 miles
  • 2007 – 40,381 miles
  • 2006 – 35,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,376 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,376 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,376 miles
    Test number
    445277629888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,578 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,578 miles
    Test number
    664074533068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,575 miles (+9,916)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,575 miles
    Test number
    701420148830
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake valve leaking under abs unit (1.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass69,659 miles (+57)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,659 miles
    Test number
    312763240222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll welding heavily undersealed difficult to check.
    • NoteNear-side and off-side front brake discs starting to wear and corrode
    • NoteOuter sills difficult to check due to outer sill covers.
    • NoteUpper bulkhead starting to corrode

  5. Fail69,602 miles (+8,106)9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,602 miles
    Test number
    560085030276
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear-side and off-side front brake discs starting to wear and corrode
    • NoteUpper bulkhead starting to corrode

  6. Pass61,496 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    331789719460
    • NoteH/brake has very little reserve travel.

  7. Fail61,496 miles (+10,606)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    362477019232
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • NoteH/brake has very little reserve travel.

  8. Pass50,890 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,890 miles
    Test number
    870211048296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Fail50,889 miles (+10,508)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,889 miles
    Test number
    323730248206
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass40,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,381 miles
    Test number
    252952847284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail40,381 miles (+4,762)1 dangerous16 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,381 miles
    Test number
    720004037283
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail35,619 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,619 miles
    Test number
    370402046424
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass35,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,619 miles
    Test number
    693302146204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K52 BAC

Does K52 BAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K52 BAC is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on K52 BAC?
The MOT on K52 BAC is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K52 BAC done?
K52 BAC was recorded at 80,376 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,335 miles a year.
Has K52 BAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K52 BAC has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K52 BAC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K52 BAC find?
K52 BAC passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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