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OIG 2483

1999 Ford Taurus

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,792 mi
Last recorded67,792 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Taurus77,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 2483
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 67,792 miles

under the vehicle under sill spray Front to Rear

Pass 21 May 2025 67,315 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 66,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 66,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 65,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 65,203 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside head lamp lens slightly misting.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside head lamp lens slightly misting.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,043 miles

both front brake discs rusty

both headlamps slightly dim

Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,025 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,863 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 63,719 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

underside very rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery loose

both front brake discs rusty

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

windscreen scratched n/s

Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery loose

both front brake discs rusty

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

windscreen scratched n/s

Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,059 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 63,059 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 61,745 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 61,745 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,025 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs rusty on inner surface

o/s rear tyre pressure looks low

windscreen scratched n/s

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,942 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,988 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,846 miles

mark on windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2006 52,816 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f ball joint gaiters split

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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OIG 2483 is a 1999 Ford Taurus in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1999 Ford Taurus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 77,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OIG 2483, 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 27 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OIG 2483 is a 1999 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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