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AM52 HDC

2003 Ford Taurus

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,274 mi
Last recorded104,274 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Taurus89,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HDC
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2010 104,274 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front side window tinting very dark

headlamp lenses fogged over

Pass 18 Jun 2009 92,527 miles

front windows realy dark/tint may be prosecuted when off base.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,521 miles

front window tint may be too dark if stopped you may be prosecuted by vosa or the police

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 HDC is a 2003 Ford Taurus in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 HDC, 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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What year was AM52 HDC registered?

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

Is AM52 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 HDC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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