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J540 GFB

1992 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,332 mi
Last recorded35,332 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Scorpio122,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 GFB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

advise nearside rear shocker dust cover loose

advise offside sill corroded but not holed

advise steering colume lower bearing worn

Fail 13 Jun 2008 30,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise nearside rear shocker dust cover deteriorated

advise steering bottom colume bearing worn

Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise nearside rear shocker dust cover deteriorated

advise steering bottom colume bearing worn

Pass 21 May 2007 15,227 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 15,227 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,117 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 11,080 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?

Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,799
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 6,622
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,115
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J540 GFB is a 1992 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 122,345 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 Scorpio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J540 GFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Scorpio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J540 GFB registered?

J540 GFB is a 1992 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J540 GFB safe to buy?

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