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M263 FUG

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

105,755 mi
Last recorded105,755 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM263 FUG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 105,755 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

power steering low on oil

Fail 5 Mar 2009 105,680 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 106,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 98,346 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 94,418 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 94,418 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 88,716 miles

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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M263 FUG is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M263 FUG, 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 M263 FUG registered?

M263 FUG is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is M263 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M263 FUG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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