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AM52 DHD

2003 Ford Taurus

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,382 mi
Last recorded158,382 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Taurus89,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 DHD
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 158,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 157,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 144,175 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2013 136,056 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2013 136,009 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2012 125,611 miles

Offside rear brake is slightly binding

Play in both inner tie rods these wil soon need replacing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 113,875 miles

Front position lamps on a seperate switch to rear position lamps

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

Nearside and offside headlamps slightly deteriated

Nearside inner stearing rack joint has excessive play

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

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,828 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 86,714 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AM52 DHD is a 2003 Ford Taurus in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Taurus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 89,599 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 AM52 DHD, 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 23 years old, this Ford Taurus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM52 DHD is a 2003 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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