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AM53 ECE

2004 Ford Taurus

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,603 mi
Last recorded77,603 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 ECE
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,603 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,309 miles

SRS light on

Fail 3 Dec 2008 69,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford Taurus?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
position lamp(s) not working 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
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AM53 ECE is a 2004 Ford Taurus in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Taurus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 ECE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Taurus typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Taurus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM53 ECE registered?

AM53 ECE is a 2004 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 ECE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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