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P959 TBJ

1997 Ford Windstar

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

208,856 mi
Last recorded208,856 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 TBJ
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 208,856 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2014 203,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tie bar bush worn

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 203,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tie bar bush worn

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 197,758 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

oil leak

unable to check rear seat and belts they are obstructed by personal items

Fail 27 Feb 2013 199,683 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

oil leak

unable to check rear seat and belts they are obstructed by personal items

Pass 28 Feb 2012 198,252 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is low on edges

Oil leak

Parking bake lever is almost out of reserve travel

Poor beam images from headlights

Slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen is scratched

Fail 23 Feb 2012 198,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre is low on edges

Oil leak

Parking bake lever is almost out of reserve travel

Poor beam images from headlights

Slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen is scratched

Pass 25 Feb 2011 196,509 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 196,496 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 191,398 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 184,996 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 184,995 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 184,981 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 176,526 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 176,526 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Auxillary drive belt is perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 17 Feb 2007 169,240 miles

Auxillary drive belt perished

Both rear tyres perished will soon need replacing

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Feb 2006 163,471 miles

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Ford Windstar?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,925
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 32
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P959 TBJ is a 1997 Ford Windstar in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

The most common reason a Ford Windstar fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P959 TBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Windstar typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Windstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P959 TBJ is a 1997 Ford Windstar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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