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M453 XAR

1995 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,569 mi
Last recorded77,569 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 XAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2009 77,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 77,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 77,041 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 77,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 76,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2006 74,313 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 74,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

a repair to the rear of the vehicle has been stitch welded instead of seam welded in a non prescribed area

Pass 22 Jun 2005 71,341 miles

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

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

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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M453 XAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol 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 M453 XAR, 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 M453 XAR registered?

M453 XAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M453 XAR safe to buy?

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