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J31 FJS

1992 Ford Taurus

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,180 mi
Last recorded87,180 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 FJS
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,180 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 86,325 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,616 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,337 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside front outer sill smallhole outwith prescribed area

Fail 29 Jun 2009 80,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside front outer sill smallhole outwith prescribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,487 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres have small cracks on outer walls.

brake pipes covered in underseal hard to tell condition.

trims on part of both outer sills

Fail 23 Jun 2008 77,487 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres have small cracks on outer walls.

brake pipes covered in underseal hard to tell condition.

trims on part of both outer sills

Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,310 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 70,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J31 FJS is a 1992 Ford Taurus in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J31 FJS, 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 34 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J31 FJS is a 1992 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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