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N323 FHK

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,586 mi
Last recorded141,586 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN323 FHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 141,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions just within limits

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 140,097 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light is not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Panels under outer sills,rear of o/s outer sill and rear suspension mounting area's are going rusty

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 139,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member, behind rear bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light is not working

Offside outer sill, rear chassis and rear suspension mounting areas are going rusty

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,681 miles

Exhaust emissions just within limits

Rear chassis and suspension mounting areas going rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2017 135,681 miles

Exhaust emissions just within limits

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear chassis and suspension mounting areas going rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2016 131,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

rear of outer sills are going rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2016 131,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and area next to spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded two places in inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear of outer sills are going rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,413 miles

Both steering rack gaiters are deteriorating

Centre of chassis going rusty

Front and rear of o/s outer sill going rusty

Inner rear wheel arches are going rusty

Inside surface of front brake disc's are going rusty

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,707 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 121,408 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/s handbrake just upto required standard and slight binding

O/s rear chassis repair painted

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2013 117,038 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,069 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,983 miles

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

Outer sills are going rusty.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Small stain on o/s of fuel tank...

Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,269 miles

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

o/s outer sill is going rusty.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,770 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 98,770 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 92,958 miles

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

both n/s tyres coming upto wear limit also slight damage on n/s rear outer sidewall.

n/s rear chassis going rusty

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,842 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 82,743 miles

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

Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight sidewall damage on n/s/f tyre

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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N323 FHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N323 FHK, 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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N323 FHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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