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M480 GEW

1995 Ford Scorpio

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,647 mi
Last recorded82,647 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 GEW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,647 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 82,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,852 miles

both front brake dics corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 74,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake dics corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 72,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,594 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,500 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,837 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 59,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 56,416 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 56,416 miles

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

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

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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M480 GEW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M480 GEW, 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 M480 GEW registered?

M480 GEW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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