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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Taurus. Check any Taurus by registration number below.

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73.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.4%

vs Ford Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Ford Taurus — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Taurus has an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, which is 11.4 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Taurus on the road.

Before buying a used Ford Taurus, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Taurus performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 19 vehicles

73.7%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Taurus MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Taurus?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Taurus is 73.7% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Taurus?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Ford Taurus reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, the Ford Taurus is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Taurus?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Taurus?
Typical mileage for the Ford Taurus: 88,748 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Taurus to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Ford Taurus's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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