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P59 UEW

1997 Ford Taurus

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,055 mi
Last recorded142,055 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Taurus133,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 UEW
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 142,055 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 142,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 130,045 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 117,401 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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P59 UEW is a 1997 Ford Taurus in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ford Taurus models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 133,748 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 P59 UEW, 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 29 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P59 UEW registered?

P59 UEW is a 1997 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P59 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 UEW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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