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M282 JDF

1995 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

180,890 mi
Last recorded180,890 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM282 JDF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2007 180,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 179,890 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 179,880 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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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M282 JDF is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M282 JDF, 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 M282 JDF registered?

M282 JDF is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M282 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M282 JDF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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