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AM53 EJD

2003 Ford Taurus

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,215 mi
Last recorded116,215 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Taurus89,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 EJD
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,215 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 116,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working amber running light on nearside looks like headlight been replaced and no position light installed (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 110,961 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Tyres 215 60 16

Pass 10 Jul 2014 103,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 95,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,599 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 89,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,064 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2011 81,064 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,272 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 72,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,025 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sat nav removed from windscreen

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 EJD is a 2003 Ford Taurus in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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