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M433 XEV

1995 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,922 mi
Last recorded107,922 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM433 XEV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 107,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 106,878 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 106,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 106,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 106,831 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 102,045 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,731 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,912 miles

Offside Front tyre misshapen on inside tread

Fail 6 Jul 2017 95,902 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre misshapen on inside tread

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre deformed causing loud rumble when driven

Fail 14 Jul 2016 92,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre deformed causing loud rumble when driven

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear chassis corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 1 Jul 2014 89,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear chassis corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,116 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,676 miles

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

offside front brake disc badly rusted on inner face

offside outer sill appears too have been filled but is not holed

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,110 miles

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

Nearside Catalyst Noisy

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,229 miles

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight shudder on power steering

Fail 19 Mar 2008 65,229 miles

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight shudder on power steering

Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,673 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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M433 XEV is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M433 XEV, 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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M433 XEV is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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