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T95 TEV

1999 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

135,010 mi
Last recorded135,010 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Scorpio88,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT95 TEV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 135,010 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking & wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing low (2mm)

Rear bumper damaged

Rear washer jet working poorly

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

nearside front indicator lens cracked

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 135,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking & wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing low (2mm)

Rear bumper damaged

Rear washer jet working poorly

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

nearside front indicator lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 122,288 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 122,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

o/s front tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2010 110,371 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 110,371 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 110,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear bumper has tempory repair

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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T95 TEV is a 1999 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1999 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,476 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 T95 TEV, 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 27 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T95 TEV is a 1999 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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