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J892 BWC

1992 Ford Taurus

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,072 mi
Last recorded80,072 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ892 BWC
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,858 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,550 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,958 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 77,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,867 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,812 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,339 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,529 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,410 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,738 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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J892 BWC is a 1992 Ford Taurus in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J892 BWC, 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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What year was J892 BWC registered?

J892 BWC is a 1992 Ford Taurus, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J892 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J892 BWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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