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M279 AOO

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,389 mi
Last recorded74,389 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 AOO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 74,389 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 73,398 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,515 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 71,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 70,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,810 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 69,810 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,579 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,122 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 67,122 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,341 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cut on tread

Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,523 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,523 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,956 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 52,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to nearside outer body sill

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,408 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,205 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 46,205 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,163 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 36,922 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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M279 AOO is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M279 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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What year was M279 AOO registered?

M279 AOO is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M279 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M279 AOO shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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