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FVL 961X

1997 Ford Taurus

Blue Petrol 2938cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

239,424 mi
Last recorded239,424 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Taurus133,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 961X
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,938cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 239,424 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 239,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 221,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 221,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 205,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 205,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 186,899 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 186,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 168,424 miles

Off side rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 14 Feb 2006

adise factory alteration to emissions has been carried out. mr steve whiteheart of vosa has agreed this is ok , suggest manufactory letter would help

Fail 14 Feb 2006 152,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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FVL 961X is a 1997 Ford Taurus in Blue with a 2,938cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Taurus models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 133,748 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 FVL 961X, 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 29 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVL 961X registered?

FVL 961X is a 1997 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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