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M285 WTW

1995 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,212 mi
Last recorded56,212 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 WTW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,212 miles

slight play both front drop links

various oil leaks

various parts exhausht deteriating

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,060 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,889 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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M285 WTW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M285 WTW, 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 M285 WTW registered?

M285 WTW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 18 January 1995.

Is M285 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M285 WTW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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