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M228 YTW

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,044 mi
Last recorded152,044 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 YTW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 152,044 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

batery insecure

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 5 Mar 2013 152,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

batery insecure

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2007 150,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2007 150,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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M228 YTW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M228 YTW, 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 M228 YTW registered?

M228 YTW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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