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M717 YWX

1995 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,456 mi
Last recorded119,456 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 YWX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 119,456 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 115,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 111,366 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 101,172 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 90,606 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 84,510 miles

wiper control arm temp repair from motor

Pass 6 Apr 2006 81,193 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 81,182 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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M717 YWX is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M717 YWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M717 YWX registered?

M717 YWX is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M717 YWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M717 YWX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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