MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
both front flexi brake pipes perished not to cords
numerous areas of corrosion
numerous bushes perished
numerous oily components
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
some wear in steering rack, some wear in both front lower ball joints, front ex. clamp to g/box broken. some rust to n/s centre chassis
some rust to n/s front crossmember. & o/s & n/s centre chassis.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
some rust to n/s front crossmember. & o/s & n/s centre chassis.
rear bumper cracked
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
off side rear bump stop insecure, †rear bumber split not to excess, †numerous areas off corrosion, †brake lines corroding, †off side of steering rack appears to be leaking gaiter damp, †off side front lower ball joint on drop link split no play, †
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M512 DYJ 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 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 M512 DYJ, 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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M512 DYJ is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 March 1995.
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