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M737 VVE

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,621 mi
Last recorded70,621 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM737 VVE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,621 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate but ok at present.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

surface corrosion in o/s/r + n/s/r inner sill sections.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 70,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate but ok at present.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

surface corrosion in o/s/r + n/s/r inner sill sections.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,912 miles

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

o/s front tyre just legal inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2007 68,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre just legal inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2006 66,329 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 66,320 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded at front centre and rear

n/s rear brake disc corroded

play in n/s steering rack joint

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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M737 VVE is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M737 VVE, 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 M737 VVE registered?

M737 VVE is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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