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AE08 GJO

2008 Ford Taurus

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,124 mi
Last recorded203,124 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GJO
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 203,124 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2025 203,124 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 189,908 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 189,908 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 186,508 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 186,503 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 173,044 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And offside front ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 158,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 151,919 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 131,990 miles

Rear Seat Belts Not Tested Due To Rear Row Seats Folded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 110,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,997 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 80,935 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 80,935 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 60,136 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 60,136 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 43,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 43,244 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,408 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2011 32,199 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

aditional front white side lamps fitted to far away from the edges of vehicle (APP 18 inches) these lights are cable tied on

left hand drive vehicle therfore screen fail on drivers side

Pass 30 May 2008 38 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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AE08 GJO is a 2008 Ford Taurus in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE08 GJO, 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 18 years old, this Ford Taurus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE08 GJO is a 2008 Ford Taurus, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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