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N972 SJW

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,909 mi
Last recorded73,909 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 SJW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,909 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2008 73,493 miles

both sides inner ends of steering rack slight movement

both sides outer sills corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2008 73,465 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

both sides inner ends of steering rack slight movement

both sides outer sills corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,848 miles

o/s rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2006 68,236 miles

nearside headlamp aimed low

nearside rear suspension rebound rubber detatched

nearside screen washer weak

offside front tyre worn low

offside no plate lamp loose

offside wiper blade splitting

rear view mirror not fitted

slight interaction in nearside rear lamp unit

wear in offside 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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N972 SJW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N972 SJW, 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 N972 SJW registered?

N972 SJW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 September 1995.

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