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M517 LJU

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,409 mi
Last recorded110,409 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 LJU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 110,409 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 101,981 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 101,981 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 100,581 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 100,581 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 99,499 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 99,487 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 98,106 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2006 98,106 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight play offside steering rack

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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M517 LJU is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M517 LJU, 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 M517 LJU registered?

M517 LJU is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M517 LJU safe to buy?

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