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M53 TAW

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,574 mi
Last recorded102,574 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 TAW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2006 102,574 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 102,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2005 96,944 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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M53 TAW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M53 TAW, 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 M53 TAW registered?

M53 TAW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M53 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M53 TAW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M53 TAW have outstanding finance?

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