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S205 LFP

1999 Ford Taurus

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,879 mi
Last recorded131,879 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Taurus77,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 LFP
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 131,879 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 131,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

headlamp pattern poor out put

o/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s rear tyre flat

Pass 12 Sep 2008 116,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front anti roll bar mounts bushes starting to get play

o/s front tyre presure low

Pass 22 Oct 2007 104,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cannot test n/s and o/s outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

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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S205 LFP is a 1999 Ford Taurus in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S205 LFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S205 LFP registered?

S205 LFP is a 1999 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S205 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 LFP 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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