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N500 MJF

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,028 mi
Last recorded49,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 MJF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 49,028 miles

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

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 48,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear breather pipe corroded

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

Slight underside surface corrosion, none of which is considered to be excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,058 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 48,058 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,333 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,204 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,053 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 45,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,580 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,319 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,627 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,475 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,976 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,562 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,984 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,386 miles

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

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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N500 MJF is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N500 MJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N500 MJF registered?

N500 MJF is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N500 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 MJF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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