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S49 LFP

1999 Ford Taurus

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,546 mi
Last recorded86,546 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Taurus77,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 LFP
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,546 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 86,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front inner stearing rack joint has slight play

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2008 79,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2007 77,564 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 77,564 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,742 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 74,742 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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S49 LFP is a 1999 Ford Taurus in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S49 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 S49 LFP registered?

S49 LFP is a 1999 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S49 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 LFP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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