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LO52 HDN

2003 Ford Taurus

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,548 mi
Last recorded150,548 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Taurus89,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO52 HDN
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 150,548 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 150,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 150,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens causing disrupted pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens causing disrupted pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,318 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 146,520 miles

both inner sills beginning to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2017 144,907 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 141,498 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 132,502 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 132,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LO52 HDN is a 2003 Ford Taurus in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LO52 HDN, 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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LO52 HDN is a 2003 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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