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N199 WOX

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,183 mi
Last recorded150,183 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 WOX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 150,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle needing early attension

Fail 23 Nov 2009 150,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle needing early attension

Pass 3 Dec 2008 141,518 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

extensive surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2008 141,510 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

extensive surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2007 133,055 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on underside of vehicle.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 133,055 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 122,907 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 113,689 miles

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

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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N199 WOX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N199 WOX, 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 N199 WOX registered?

N199 WOX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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