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R655 STA

1998 Ford Windstar

Gold Petrol 3802cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,868 mi
Last recorded130,868 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Windstar107,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 STA
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,802cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 130,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

PAS system slightly noisey

engine mgt light on - emissions meet requirements

slight play in offside inner rack joint

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 28 Aug 2013 130,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 damaged 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

PAS system slightly noisey

engine mgt light on - emissions meet requirements

slight play in offside inner rack joint

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,597 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 124,479 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 117,784 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 109,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 102,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 101,686 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 101,686 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 101,062 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Windstar?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,925
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 32
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R655 STA is a 1998 Ford Windstar in Gold with a 3,802cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Ford Windstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Windstar fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R655 STA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Windstar typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Windstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R655 STA registered?

R655 STA is a 1998 Ford Windstar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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