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MOT reliability

Ford Taunus 1.2m

1 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Ford Taunus 1.2m vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Ford Taunus 1.2m has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 75,105 miles.

1
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
48
Avg miles / year
3.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Taunus 1.2m problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Taunus 1.2m MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Emissions & nuisance21%
  • Seatbelts & equipment14%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Ford Taunus 1.2m MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Taunus 1.2m MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  2. Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  4. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  5. drivers centre sill panel holed (1 times)
  6. Battery insecure (1 times)
  7. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  8. Front An item not tested (Manual) (1 times)
  9. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  10. Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
  11. Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
  14. Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  15. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)

Ford Taunus 1.2m pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1968 1 4 50% 75,105

Ford Taunus 1.2m reliability FAQ

Across 1 Ford Taunus 1.2m vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 3.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Taunus 1.2m MOT issues are: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2).

The typical Ford Taunus 1.2m in our data has covered around 75,105 miles.

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