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S628 WEG

1999 Ford Taurus

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

166,122 mi
Last recorded166,122 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Taurus77,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS628 WEG
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2008 166,122 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 137,238 miles

Front suspension coil spring top coils are starting to corrode.

Headlight lenses are fading.

Nearside rear tyre is worn on edges of treads.

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge of tread.(ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT.)

Rear metal brake pipes are in early stages of corrosion.

Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint.

Fail 16 Nov 2006 136,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front suspension coil spring top coils are in early stages of corrosion.

Headlight lenses are fading.

Nearside rear tyre is worn on edges of treads.

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

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge. (Advise early replacement.)

Rear brakes were noisey during brake test.

Rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

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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S628 WEG is a 1999 Ford Taurus in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S628 WEG, 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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S628 WEG is a 1999 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S628 WEG safe to buy?

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