MOT Status
Mileage
164,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Coolant leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
bonnet catch mechanism defective
tempearture gauge defective
unable to see wheel nuts of the front wheel due to wheel trims fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N481 KDX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 N481 KDX, 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 N481 KDX registered?
N481 KDX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 January 1996.
Is N481 KDX safe to buy?
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