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N424 LGS

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,833 mi
Last recorded53,833 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 LGS
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 53,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,933 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,168 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,475 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,093 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

tow ball/hitch not fitted at timer of test

Fail 20 Feb 2018 51,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

tow ball/hitch not fitted at timer of test

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,156 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

fuel filter corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 50,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

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

welded repair covered with under seal

Fail 29 Feb 2016 48,387 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 46,649 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,883 miles

Battery clamp missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

overdrive light flashing on dash

Fail 19 Apr 2012 42,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery clamp missing

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

overdrive light flashing on dash

Pass 1 Jul 2005 41,650 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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N424 LGS is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N424 LGS, 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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N424 LGS is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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