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M524 GDX

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,910 mi
Last recorded44,910 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 GDX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,910 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded along lower suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 44,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded along lower suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,186 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

center exhaust blowing but not excessive yet.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pads over half worn.

rear tyres cracking around tread and walls. 195/65/15

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,153 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 43,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

nearside front tyre starting to scrub on inner tread.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,073 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inners.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 42,073 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inners.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,894 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inners.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,834 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 38,832 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion but not excessive yet.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 37,939 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,754 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 36,754 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 35,941 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,827 miles

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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M524 GDX is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M524 GDX, 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 M524 GDX registered?

M524 GDX is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 June 1995.

Is M524 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M524 GDX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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