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N455 EOO

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,867 mi
Last recorded195,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN455 EOO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 195,867 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 17 Nov 2010 195,570 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 195,570 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 193,326 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 193,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 181,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 175,607 miles

coolant leak

Pass 22 Aug 2006 168,877 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

surface corrosion inner and outersills

Fail 18 Aug 2006 168,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

slight damage to front screen surface corrosion rear chassis

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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N455 EOO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N455 EOO, 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 N455 EOO registered?

N455 EOO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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