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R95 FHT

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,410 mi
Last recorded159,410 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 FHT
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 159,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 144,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 129,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 114,046 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 114,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 99,487 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 99,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 89,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 76,731 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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R95 FHT is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 106,063 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 R95 FHT, 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 29 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R95 FHT registered?

R95 FHT is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R95 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R95 FHT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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