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M357 ANO

1995 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,399 mi
Last recorded129,399 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 ANO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 129,399 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 129,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2008 127,533 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 127,507 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 125,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

gearbox has an oil leak

offside steering rack gaitor fouling on wishbone mounting bolt

Fail 14 Mar 2007 125,553 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox has an oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 121,874 miles

rear offside bumper damage

Fail 25 Jan 2006 121,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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M357 ANO is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M357 ANO, 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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M357 ANO is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 July 1995.

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