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M545 HFL

1995 Ford Scorpio

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,592 mi
Last recorded102,592 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM545 HFL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 102,592 miles

o/s hand brake slightly low

o/s outer sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 100,486 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 97,417 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 97,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 92,542 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 92,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2006 90,022 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 89,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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M545 HFL is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M545 HFL, 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 M545 HFL registered?

M545 HFL is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M545 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M545 HFL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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