MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded two (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded two (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Taurus?
Based on 970 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R589 HBA is a 1998 Ford Taurus in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R589 HBA, 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 R589 HBA registered?
R589 HBA is a 1998 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R589 HBA safe to buy?
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