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SIB 4637

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,032 mi
Last recorded188,032 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 4637
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 188,032 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 187,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 186,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 178,921 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 178,838 miles

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

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 17 Feb 2016 168,134 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 168,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 160,565 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 150,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 142,182 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 134,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 129,628 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 129,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 121,840 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 115,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 106,596 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 106,596 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 99,463 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 93,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

battery insecure

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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SIB 4637 is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SIB 4637, 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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SIB 4637 is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 October 1995.

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