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X479 MBJ

2001 Ford Windstar

Gold Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,733 mi
Last recorded81,733 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 Ford Windstar94,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 MBJ
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2007 81,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,513 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 74,509 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Ford Windstar?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,925
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 32
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X479 MBJ is a 2001 Ford Windstar in Gold with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Ford Windstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 94,812 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 Windstar fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X479 MBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Windstar typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Windstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X479 MBJ registered?

X479 MBJ is a 2001 Ford Windstar, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X479 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X479 MBJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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