Ford Scorpio Ultima 12v Auto (1995)
1995 Ford Scorpio Ultima 12v Auto
CarHunch is tracking 481 1995 Ford Scorpio Ultima 12v Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1995 Ford Scorpio Ultima is a dire proposition: just 20% pass MOT on the first attempt, compared to the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions score 0% on first-time passes across 474 vehicles tested. No dangerous defects were recorded and average failures per vehicle sit at zero, which suggests the issues are minor but widespread and recurring rather than catastrophic.
At an average mileage of 151,060 km, these cars are well-used but the consistent failure pattern points to systematic neglect or deferred maintenance rather than inherent design fault. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work before MOT—the numbers indicate nearly every example will need attention, so factor that heavily into your purchase decision and walk away from any seller claiming theirs is "just fine."
We have 481 1995 Ford Scorpio Ultima 12v Auto vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1995 Ford Scorpio Ultima 12v Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 474 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (1%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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