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N785 BEW

1996 Ford Taurus

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,312 mi
Last recorded74,312 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 BEW
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,312 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 74,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N785 BEW is a 1996 Ford Taurus in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N785 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 N785 BEW registered?

N785 BEW is a 1996 Ford Taurus, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N785 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N785 BEW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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