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ExpiredMileage
151,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded not yet holed
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear chassis outer skin corroded
Offside inner and outer sills corroded not yet holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bumpers taped up
General corrosion to both inner and outer sill, and o/s/r chassis but not holed at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
bumpers taped up
oil leak
Corrosion to both inner and outer sills and o/s/r chassis but not yet holed
Central exhaust bracket corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear covered by grease unable to inspect (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis peeling but not yet holed (6.1.A.1)
both inner and outer sills corroded but not yet holed
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in lens (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central exhaust bracket corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear covered by grease unable to inspect (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis peeling but not yet holed (6.1.A.1)
both inner and outer sills corroded but not yet holed
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper broken (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both inner and outer sills corroded not yet holed
both rear chassis legs corroded not yet holed
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
general under vehicle corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
general under vehicle corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front roll bar sliding sideways-stops cracked
offside front roll bar link rod lower dust cover split
offside rear bumpstop adrift
slight play in offside steering rack joint
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front roll bar sliding sideways-stops cracked
offside front roll bar link rod lower dust cover split
offside rear bumpstop adrift
slight play in offside steering rack joint
slight play in steering rack offside
slight weep from power steering pump
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front discs worn very thin advise replacement
n/s door mirror hanging off advise repair
slight play in steering rack o/s
slight weep from power steering pump
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
n/s/r driveshaft bolts loose
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M197 AOO is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M197 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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M197 AOO is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 July 1995.
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