MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,349 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
free play in nearside rear wheel bearing but not considered excessive
nearside rear inner valance excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
free play in nearside rear wheel bearing but not considered excessive
nearside rear inner valance excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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N473 HVF is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N473 HVF, 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 N473 HVF registered?
N473 HVF is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 February 1996.
Is N473 HVF safe to buy?
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