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N853 AYB

1995 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,813 mi
Last recorded204,813 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 AYB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 204,813 miles

undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2007 203,756 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 196,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 196,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

propshaft front cupling broken

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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N853 AYB is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N853 AYB, 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 N853 AYB registered?

N853 AYB is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N853 AYB safe to buy?

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