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M420 AEG

1995 Ford Scorpio

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,636 mi
Last recorded161,636 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM420 AEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 161,636 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 161,466 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 157,098 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 157,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 152,121 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 152,007 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side front tyre is wearing on out side edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 147,067 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 142,813 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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M420 AEG is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M420 AEG, 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 M420 AEG registered?

M420 AEG is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M420 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M420 AEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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