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N865 TRW

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,398 mi
Last recorded100,398 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN865 TRW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 100,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 100,387 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced minor surface down both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,649 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 97,026 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle underseald but appears ok

Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on both sills

Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,816 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 90,438 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,352 miles

outer and inner sills weak

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on near side rear swinging arm brake pipe

Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,675 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit REAR BOTH (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on near side rear swinging arm brake pipe to flexi hose

Pass 23 Oct 2015 83,165 miles

Nearside Front slight noise on wheel bearing

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 18 Oct 2014 80,258 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,461 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,729 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 72,520 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,401 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 70,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,968 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 68,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,142 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 67,069 miles

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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N865 TRW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N865 TRW, 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 N865 TRW registered?

N865 TRW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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