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AM51 PXH

2002 Ford Taurus

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,745 mi
Last recorded104,745 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Taurus64,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 PXH
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 104,745 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front rotors in poor condition on the inside face

Fail 6 Aug 2012 96,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

front rotors in poor condition on the inside face

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,839 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 92,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,963 miles

PLASTIC COVERS ON SILLS $ OSF TYRE HAS INSIDE TREAD WEAR,ADVISE RENEW.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,800 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,696 miles

CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,766 miles

CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN, ADVISE REPAIR/RENEW.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 64,456 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN,ADVISE RENEW/REPAIR.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,121 miles

both rear tyre starting to crack

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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AM51 PXH is a 2002 Ford Taurus in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Ford Taurus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 64,794 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 AM51 PXH, 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 24 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM51 PXH registered?

AM51 PXH is a 2002 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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