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L55 SWS

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,148 mi
Last recorded54,148 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 SWS
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,148 miles

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 54,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 50,037 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,468 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,286 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 44,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,964 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 38,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,066 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,284 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,016 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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L55 SWS is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L55 SWS, 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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What year was L55 SWS registered?

L55 SWS is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 25 August 1995.

Is L55 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 SWS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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