MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Evidence of corrosion in near side outer sill
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N502 SCU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 N502 SCU, 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 N502 SCU registered?
N502 SCU is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 April 1996.
Is N502 SCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for N502 SCU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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