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M544 PKL

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,010 mi
Last recorded116,010 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM544 PKL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel tank mounting area slightly corroded

nearside rear cv gaitor split

Fail 7 Mar 2013 116,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel tank mounting area slightly corroded

nearside rear c.v. gaitor split and cv joint noisey

Pass 9 Mar 2012 112,538 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrossion around fuel tank strap mounting area

Fail 7 Mar 2012 112,515 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

slight corrossion around fuel tank strap mounting area

Pass 23 Mar 2011 108,911 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 108,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 105,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 100,764 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 100,759 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 96,705 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 90,345 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 84,406 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 84,402 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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M544 PKL is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M544 PKL, 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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M544 PKL is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 January 1995.

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