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P407 SEG

1997 Ford Taurus

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,434 mi
Last recorded30,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Taurus133,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 SEG
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,434 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 30,110 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 21,804 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P407 SEG is a 1997 Ford Taurus in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P407 SEG, 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 P407 SEG registered?

P407 SEG is a 1997 Ford Taurus, first registered on 7 September 1997.

Is P407 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 SEG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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