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C5 SWJ

1995 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,954 mi
Last recorded149,954 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 149,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 149,424 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 146,300 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 142,154 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 141,302 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 140,647 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 140,639 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 133,992 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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C5 SWJ is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C5 SWJ, 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 C5 SWJ registered?

C5 SWJ is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is C5 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 SWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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