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S858 WEG

1999 Ford Taurus

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

115,299 mi
Last recorded115,299 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Taurus77,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 WEG
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 115,299 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 114,961 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 113,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 93,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 93,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

cannot see front brake pads to test

cannot test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

n/s/f tyre both outer and inner edge's worn

o/s/f tyre both inner and outer edge's worn

slight free play in steering rack

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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S858 WEG is a 1999 Ford Taurus in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S858 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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What year was S858 WEG registered?

S858 WEG is a 1999 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S858 WEG safe to buy?

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