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Ford Sierra Sapphire

White · Petrol · 1993 · 2,935 cc

K79 FJNMOT history

K79 FJN is a white petrol Ford Sierra Sapphire first used on 13 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 25,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
25,737 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K79 FJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Sierra Sapphire
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,935 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
13 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K79 FJN was last recorded at 25,737 miles on 5 Apr 2025, 914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2012: 48,795 miles, lower than 52,552 miles on 17 Nov 2010.
  • 7 Apr 2015: 15,228 miles, lower than 70,108 miles on 3 May 2013.

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
24,823 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
914 miles
Average per year
1,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 25,737 miles
  • 2023 – 24,823 miles
  • 2018 – 22,844 miles
  • 2017 – 18,952 miles
  • 2016 – 15,620 miles
  • 2015 – 15,230 miles
  • 2013 – 70,108 miles
  • 2012 – 48,795 miles
  • 2010 – 52,552 miles
  • 2006 – 4,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,737 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,737 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    25,737 miles
    Test number
    714161748319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,823 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    24,823 miles
    Test number
    957889772958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,844 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,844 miles
    Test number
    756832054644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,952 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,952 miles
    Test number
    838298540786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,620 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,620 miles
    Test number
    765253541611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,230 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,230 miles
    Test number
    976470905120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  7. Fail15,228 miles (-54,880)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,228 miles
    Test number
    469177795027
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  8. Pass70,108 miles (+21,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,108 miles
    Test number
    115973823146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  9. Pass48,795 miles (-3,757)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,795 miles
    Test number
    105732962089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,552 miles (+48,466)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,552 miles
    Test number
    563431820336
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted
  11. Pass4,086 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    4,086 miles
    Test number
    490523526132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail4,056 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,056 miles
    Test number
    732284516161
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about K79 FJN

Does K79 FJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K79 FJN expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K79 FJN?
The MOT on K79 FJN expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K79 FJN done?
K79 FJN was recorded at 25,737 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2025, an average of 1,144 miles a year.
Has K79 FJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K79 FJN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on K79 FJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K79 FJN find?
K79 FJN passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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