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R154 OCE

1998 Ford Taurus

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,607 mi
Last recorded65,607 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Taurus85,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 OCE
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2007 65,607 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,607 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 65,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 65,607 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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R154 OCE is a 1998 Ford Taurus in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Taurus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 85,468 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 R154 OCE, 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 28 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R154 OCE registered?

R154 OCE is a 1998 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R154 OCE safe to buy?

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