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N209 FOT

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,244 mi
Last recorded153,244 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 FOT
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 153,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 147,631 miles

dampness at bottom corner of radiator

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

rear anti-roll bar link arm bush`s perishing

rear brake imbalance

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Fail 29 Aug 2007 147,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

dampness at bottom corner of radiator

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

front pads getting low

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

rear anti roll bar link arm bush`s perishing

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Pass 1 Aug 2006 142,337 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 142,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N209 FOT is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N209 FOT, 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 N209 FOT registered?

N209 FOT is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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