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G725 YDL

1990 Ford Taurus

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,719 mi
Last recorded71,719 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG725 YDL
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 71,719 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended restricted by insecure trim (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on bulkhead.

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2019 71,418 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

car been standing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

slight bind to both fron twheels

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,934 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 68,894 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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G725 YDL is a 1990 Ford Taurus in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G725 YDL, 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 36 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G725 YDL is a 1990 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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