Ford Sierra Sapphire
Grey · Petrol · 1992 · 1,769 cc
K85 LCDMOT history
K85 LCD is a grey petrol Ford Sierra Sapphire first used on 6 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2020 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,677 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2020
- Mileage
- 72,677 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 526 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K85 LCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Sierra Sapphire
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,769 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 6 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2020
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
K85 LCD was last recorded at 72,677 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Aug 2021: 72,677 miles, lower than 72,679 miles on 10 Oct 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,677 miles · 14 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 526 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 72,677 miles
- 2021 – 72,677 miles
- 2019 – 72,679 miles
- 2017 – 72,677 miles
- 2016 – 71,834 miles
- 2015 – 71,636 miles
- 2013 – 71,277 miles
- 2012 – 70,671 miles
- 2011 – 69,891 miles
- 2010 – 69,114 miles
- 2009 – 68,477 miles
- 2008 – 67,319 miles
- 2007 – 64,987 miles
- 2006 – 64,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail72,677 miles
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Steering column top bearing slightly worn
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail72,677 miles2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,677 miles
- Test number
- 286190233684
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail72,677 miles (-2)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,677 miles
- Test number
- 360911051996
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Inner Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorSteering column attachment defective excessive movement in column (2.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,679 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 72,679 miles
- Test number
- 562618734169
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail72,677 miles1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,677 miles
- Test number
- 586887336837
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail72,677 miles1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,677 miles
- Test number
- 291861129692
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 2.65% (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 425 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront offside and nearside arms ball joints no split pins fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Fail72,677 miles1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,677 miles
- Test number
- 339985349939
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe close to exhaust
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on both inner sill
Fail72,677 miles1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,677 miles
- Test number
- 333785820900
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting exhaust (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe sat very close to exhaust
- AdvisorySlight corrosion appearing through underseal on inner sills
Pass72,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 72,677 miles
- Test number
- 156381662916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,677 miles (+843)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,677 miles
- Test number
- 418916035863
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass71,834 miles (+198)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 71,834 miles
- Test number
- 613454155640
- AdvisorySHOCK ABSOSBERS.
- AdvisorySteering column bush play in top.
- AdvisoryUndersealed black
Pass71,636 miles (+359)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 71,636 miles
- Test number
- 386835505098
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass71,277 miles (+606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 71,277 miles
- Test number
- 125284963305
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass70,671 miles (+780)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 70,671 miles
- Test number
- 535705452338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,891 miles (+31)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 69,891 miles
- Test number
- 709828451345
- AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail69,860 miles (+746)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,860 miles
- Test number
- 145795451342
- FailureCentre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass69,114 miles (+637)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 69,114 miles
- Test number
- 584877250323
- AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass68,477 miles (+1,158)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 68,477 miles
- Test number
- 283995259321
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteNumber plate is cracked.
Pass67,319 miles (+1,155)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 67,319 miles
- Test number
- 483318758371
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteFront number plate cracked.
Pass66,164 miles (+1,177)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 66,164 miles
- Test number
- 212724318026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass64,987 miles (+779)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 64,987 miles
- Test number
- 460082217051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass64,208 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 64,208 miles
- Test number
- 671374706021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K85 LCD
- Does K85 LCD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K85 LCD expired on 9 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K85 LCD?
- The MOT on K85 LCD expired on 9 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K85 LCD done?
- K85 LCD was recorded at 72,677 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 526 miles a year.
- Has K85 LCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K85 LCD has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on K85 LCD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K85 LCD find?
- K85 LCD failed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition; oil leaking excessively from engine; front fluid leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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