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M524 XWC

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,372 mi
Last recorded85,372 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 XWC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 85,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

l/h rear brake binding slightly

parking brake.your vehicle has only just met the requiredpark brake efficiecy it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Aug 2009 85,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

l/h rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2008 82,078 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 82,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,009 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 79,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 72,758 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 XWC is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M524 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

M524 XWC is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 March 1995.

Is M524 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M524 XWC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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