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AM53 EFN

2004 Ford Taurus

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,427 mi
Last recorded96,427 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 EFN
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,427 miles

both headlamps dull

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,068 miles

battery not quite as secure as shold be

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,884 miles

right side repeater starting to fail

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,656 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,079 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 56,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,104 miles

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 EFN is a 2004 Ford Taurus in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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