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M258 YTW

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,277 mi
Last recorded55,277 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 YTW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,648 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 49,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,078 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 37,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,670 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 32,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M258 YTW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M258 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 M258 YTW registered?

M258 YTW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M258 YTW safe to buy?

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