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M543 WCW

1995 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,017 mi
Last recorded138,017 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM543 WCW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 138,017 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hard corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 6 Jun 2009 131,328 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread has cuts but not deep enough to cords

Fail 3 Jun 2009 131,328 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread has cuts but not deep enough to cords

Pass 29 Nov 2007 116,377 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 116,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever close to no reserve travel

Rear number plate starting to discolour

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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M543 WCW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M543 WCW, 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 M543 WCW registered?

M543 WCW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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