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N853 MFR

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,257 mi
Last recorded124,257 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 MFR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 124,257 miles

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

play in n/s/f steering & suspension

sings of corrosion all around underbody areas & outer sills

Fail 15 Dec 2009 124,253 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake pads & disc showing sings of overheating

play in n/s/f steering & suspension

sings of corrosion all around underbody areas & outer sills

Pass 18 Dec 2008 114,679 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brakes corroded and worn

Fail 18 Dec 2008 114,677 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brakes corroded and worn

Pass 19 Dec 2007 104,552 miles

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

flexable brake hoses perished

surface corossion around underbody areas

Fail 19 Dec 2007 104,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

flexable brake hoses perished

surface corossion around underbody areas

Pass 19 May 2006 85,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

very slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 19 May 2006 85,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

very slight play in n/s steering rack

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 MFR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N853 MFR, 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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N853 MFR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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