CarVerify

Free Car Check

N252 XOH

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,325 mi
Last recorded65,325 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 XOH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,325 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,066 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,329 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,981 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,868 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 62,868 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,877 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,359 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 56,216 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
Full Ford Scorpio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N252 XOH is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N252 XOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N252 XOH?

You can check the full history of N252 XOH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N252 XOH registered?

N252 XOH is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N252 XOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N252 XOH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N252 XOH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N252 XOH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.