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N770 BEW

1996 Ford Taurus

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,582 mi
Last recorded181,582 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 BEW
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 181,582 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 181,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 173,813 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 173,798 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 164,930 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 147,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 138,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

parking brake performance on pass limit

Fail 22 Aug 2007 138,339 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

water leak from cooling system

Pass 8 Aug 2006 127,120 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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N770 BEW is a 1996 Ford Taurus in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N770 BEW, 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 30 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N770 BEW registered?

N770 BEW is a 1996 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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