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M179 AOO

1995 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,647 mi
Last recorded114,647 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 AOO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 114,647 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 114,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 114,410 miles

slight movment in both front ball joint, sills rusting

Pass 21 Apr 2006 114,131 miles

vt32,313059606135

Fail 19 Apr 2006 114,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

cat takes along time to warm up.leak on auto fluid pipe.

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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M179 AOO is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,515 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 M179 AOO, 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 31 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M179 AOO registered?

M179 AOO is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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