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P385 ODT

1997 Ford Taurus

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,830 mi
Last recorded133,830 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Taurus133,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 ODT
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2006 133,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 133,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General corrosion to underside off vehicle

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 121,424 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 121,326 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P385 ODT is a 1997 Ford Taurus in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P385 ODT, 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 P385 ODT registered?

P385 ODT is a 1997 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P385 ODT safe to buy?

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