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M243 XEV

1995 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,451 mi
Last recorded71,451 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 XEV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 71,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2009 71,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 May 2008 62,653 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,566 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner sill corroded slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,490 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Front discs show wear

Front exhaust pipe corroding

nail in tyre

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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M243 XEV is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M243 XEV, 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 M243 XEV registered?

M243 XEV is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M243 XEV safe to buy?

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