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M197 AOO

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,677 mi
Last recorded151,677 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 AOO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 151,677 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,165 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 148,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 147,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 145,241 miles

Corrosion to both inner and outer sills and o/s/r chassis but not yet holed

Pass 21 Nov 2017 141,562 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 141,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 137,131 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 137,131 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,255 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded not yet holed

both rear chassis legs corroded not yet holed

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,906 miles

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 122,906 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 131,477 miles

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2013 131,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 129,772 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 129,772 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 125,209 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 121,961 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 118,056 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 111,368 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,368 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 109,408 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 109,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 107,045 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

slight weep from power steering pump

Fail 14 Nov 2006 107,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 104,541 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 104,541 miles

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

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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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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