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G116 COY

1990 Ford Taurus

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

331,737 mi
Last recorded331,737 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 COY
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 331,737 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 307,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 246,074 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 224,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 216,523 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

play in nearside front and offside front inner tie rod and fixing ends not track rod ends

Fail 24 Dec 2020 216,523 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

play in nearside front and offside front inner tie rod and fixing ends not track rod ends

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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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G116 COY is a 1990 Ford Taurus in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G116 COY, 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 36 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G116 COY registered?

G116 COY is a 1990 Ford Taurus, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G116 COY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G116 COY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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