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MM51 TFN

2001 Ford Taurus

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,198 mi
Last recorded114,198 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 TFN
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 114,190 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 114,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Clamp on catalyst broken.

Plastic covers on sills unable to check for corrosion.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 95,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 78,986 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 78,975 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,570 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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MM51 TFN is a 2001 Ford Taurus in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM51 TFN, 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 25 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MM51 TFN is a 2001 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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