MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s n/s front discs are very rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front discs slightly worn and pitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear petrol tank mount corroded
Slight play in steering rack internals, no free play
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front discs slightly worn and pitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear petrol tank mount corroded
Slight play in steering rack internals, no free play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
corrosion on rear crossmember/under panel around tank mounting bracket
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear in rack
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion on n/s/r chassis
slight play in lower swivel joints
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
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N185 CME is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,364 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 N185 CME, 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 30 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N185 CME registered?
N185 CME is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 January 1996.
Is N185 CME safe to buy?
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