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M496 FFL

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,062 mi
Last recorded175,062 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 FFL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 175,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 175,053 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 164,050 miles

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

air bag light on

brake pedal slightly soft

front anti roll bar bushes slight wear

signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2007 164,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

air bag light on

front anti roll bar bushes slight wear

signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2006 156,050 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 155,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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M496 FFL is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M496 FFL, 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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M496 FFL is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 April 1995.

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