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M191 XJE

1995 Ford Taurus

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,592 mi
Last recorded145,592 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM191 XJE
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 145,592 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 145,577 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 145,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 22 Feb 2008 136,544 miles

n/s front brake disc slightly warped

o/s rear parking brake only just meets requirments on effort

Fail 1 Feb 2008 136,243 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2007 133,334 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 131,566 miles

advise p/s and n/s front tyres close to limit also n/s front tie rod end dry jiont and creaking

Fail 24 Feb 2006 131,550 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged

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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M191 XJE is a 1995 Ford Taurus in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M191 XJE, 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 31 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M191 XJE is a 1995 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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