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N265 FAR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,018 mi
Last recorded148,018 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 FAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 148,018 miles

low performance from offside handbrake

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight imbalance in rear brakes

slight wear in steering column joints

Fail 6 Feb 2009 147,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low performance from offside handbrake

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight imbalance in rear brakes

slight wear in steering column joints

Pass 7 Feb 2008 143,864 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 143,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 138,330 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

heavy corrosion to both floor to sills

heavy corrosion to metal fuel lines

offside steering rack gaiter in poor condition

slight movement in nearside lower balljoint

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

tempary repair to offside of front bumper

Fail 27 Feb 2007 138,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

heavy surface corrosion to metal fuel lines

heavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside floor to sills

offside steering rack gaiter in poor condition

slight movement in nearside lower balljoint

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

tempary repair to of side of front bumper

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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N265 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N265 FAR, 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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N265 FAR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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