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V817 TEW

2000 Ford Taurus

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 TEW
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 122,878 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 122,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 111,376 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 104,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 97,134 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 71,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,701 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,752 miles

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

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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V817 TEW is a 2000 Ford Taurus in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V817 TEW, 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 26 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V817 TEW registered?

V817 TEW is a 2000 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V817 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V817 TEW shows 8 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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