MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s number plate lamp insecure
slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall
slight oil leak on power steering system
small splits in both front wiper blades
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s number plate lamp insecure
slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall
slight oil leak on power steering system
small splits in both front wiper blades
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s top cover gasket leaking oil
slight bind on both rear brakes
surface corrosion on both rear wheel archs
surface corrosion on front discs
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
additional switch fitted for dip to main beam control
n/s washer jet partially blocked
rear n/plate cracked
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N742 VAJ is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol 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 N742 VAJ, 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 N742 VAJ registered?
N742 VAJ is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 25 August 1995.
Is N742 VAJ safe to buy?
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