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H985 BMB

1990 Ford Taurus

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,019 mi
Last recorded65,019 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 BMB
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 65,019 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,680 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,455 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,297 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 55,297 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H985 BMB is a 1990 Ford Taurus in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H985 BMB, 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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What year was H985 BMB registered?

H985 BMB is a 1990 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H985 BMB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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