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S759 VPV

1999 Ford Taurus

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,314 mi
Last recorded130,314 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Taurus77,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 VPV
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 130,314 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 130,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 115,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 115,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2006 100,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 87,219 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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S759 VPV is a 1999 Ford Taurus in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S759 VPV, 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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What year was S759 VPV registered?

S759 VPV is a 1999 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S759 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S759 VPV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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