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N770 SOF

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,187 mi
Last recorded90,187 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 SOF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 90,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 89,142 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill very rusty and starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes heavy under seal on them

front an rear suspension starting to rust and corrode

Fail 29 Aug 2024 89,109 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill very rusty and starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes heavy under seal on them

front an rear suspension starting to rust and corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2023 88,217 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

offside inner wing starting to rust and corrode

under body and suspension heavy undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2022 87,446 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 87,319 miles

coil springs starting to rust

near side and off side outer sills starting to rust and corrode

off side and near side inner sills starting to rust and corrode

under body has been under sealed

Fail 25 Aug 2021 87,318 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coil springs starting to rust

near side and off side outer sills starting to rust and corrode

off side and near side inner sills starting to rust and corrode

under body has been under sealed

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,321 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both near side and off side inner sills starting to corrode

coil springs starting to corrode

slight blow on exhaust middle joint

Fail 19 Aug 2020 86,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both near side and off side inner sills starting to corrode

coil springs starting to corrode

slight blow on exhaust middle joint

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 84,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,945 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,170 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,797 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery light on dash

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,559 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,481 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,436 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 63,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 62,131 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N770 SOF is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N770 SOF, 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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N770 SOF is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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