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N957 BAR

1995 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,960 mi
Last recorded115,960 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 BAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 115,960 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outer sills heavily corroded and holed (away from prescribed areas)

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

Rear chassis member (behind rear bumper) heavily corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 114,260 miles

Both front inner sills corroded heavily

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front and rear chassis corroded heavily

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Rear valance heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 114,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch - chassis (2.4.A.3)

Both front inner sills corroded heavily

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front and rear chassis corroded heavily

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Rear valance heavily corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 113,365 miles

All 4 tyres wearing low

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 113,365 miles

All 4 tyres wearing low

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel lines corroded

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 111,872 miles

advise exhaust sysyem corrosion

advise fuel line corrosion

advise under vehicle suspension components corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2015 111,872 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise exhaust sysyem corrosion

advise fuel line corrosion

advise under vehicle suspension components corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2014 110,465 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside fuel line corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 110,264 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside and nearside rear chassis holed and corroded

Offside chassis corroded

Offside fuel line corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 105,906 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 105,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,464 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipe corroded

o/s sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 103,406 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipe corroded

o/s sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,591 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,589 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering arms

water leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,495 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 92,495 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

POSS WATER LEAK FROM ENGINE !

Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,637 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,297 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S & O/S STEERING RACK ARMS

Fail 1 Sep 2008 75,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S & O/S STEERING RACK ARMS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,512 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 62,631 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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N957 BAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 N957 BAR, 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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N957 BAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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