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S148 YNO

1998 Ford Taurus

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,519 mi
Last recorded48,519 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Taurus85,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 YNO
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,519 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 48,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested all brakes not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low beam pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in offside front track rod end

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear tyres walls cracking and ageing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,876 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 40,876 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,031 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,512 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front anti roll bar link rod gaitor split

Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 31,056 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,838 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,226 miles

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

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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S148 YNO is a 1998 Ford Taurus in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S148 YNO, 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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S148 YNO is a 1998 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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