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Y81 NLB

2001 Ford Taurus

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,562 mi
Last recorded98,562 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 NLB
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,562 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 153,440 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 152,113 miles

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

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

outer sills not checked covers in place

Fail 5 Nov 2013 152,113 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

outer sills not checked covers in place

Pass 24 May 2012 147,142 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 144,942 miles

Engine management light on

Rear disc's in poor condition

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 144,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

Rear disc's in poor condition

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 137,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 130,555 miles

Both front cv gaiters slightly leaking greese

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 123,474 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 104,206 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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Y81 NLB is a 2001 Ford Taurus in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y81 NLB, 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 25 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y81 NLB registered?

Y81 NLB is a 2001 Ford Taurus, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y81 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 NLB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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