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N272 HWS

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,166 mi
Last recorded98,166 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 HWS
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 98,133 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 96,941 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 95,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 92,915 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 90,454 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 90,454 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 88,675 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 88,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 86,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished on outer tread

Pass 28 May 2015 85,405 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2015 85,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 83,360 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 81,235 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 79,231 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 76,573 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 76,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 74,892 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 74,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 May 2009 73,691 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 72,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 70,273 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 70,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,363 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 66,442 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 66,442 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
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N272 HWS is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N272 HWS, 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 N272 HWS registered?

N272 HWS is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N272 HWS shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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