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AM53 CVE

2003 Ford Taurus

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,508 mi
Last recorded94,508 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Taurus89,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CVE
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 94,508 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 83,590 miles

Both front tyres wearing and getting low on inner edges

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,590 miles

Both front tyres wearing and getting low on inner edges

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,026 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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AM53 CVE is a 2003 Ford Taurus in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM53 CVE, 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 AM53 CVE registered?

AM53 CVE is a 2003 Ford Taurus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AM53 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 CVE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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