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M426 TMG

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,549 mi
Last recorded136,549 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 TMG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 136,549 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to o/s/f lowre corner bumper

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills all have surface corrosion but not to excess.

please be aware the grill light fitted to vehicle is not allowed to be used and should be disconnected incase of acceidental use.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 136,546 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

damage to o/s/f lower corner bumper.

please be aware the grill light fitted to vehicle is not allowed to be used and should be disconnected.

Pass 21 May 2008 135,302 miles

Both front drop link covers split.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Long handbrake travel

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight blow on front exhaust section.

Slight play in o/s front lower ball joint.

front brake pads appear low.

n/s washer jet partially blocked.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 16 May 2008 135,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs corroded

Both front drop link covers split.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Long handbrake travel

Slight blow on front exhaust section.

Slight play in o/s front lower ball joint.

front brake pads appear low.

n/s washer jet partially blocked.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 May 2007 129,555 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 129,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 119,641 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 119,641 miles

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

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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M426 TMG is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red 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 M426 TMG, 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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M426 TMG is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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