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N506 FHK

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

120,698 mi
Last recorded120,698 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 FHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 120,698 miles

o/s/rear tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2010 120,695 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2009 119,275 miles

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes starting to rust ok at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2009 119,274 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes starting to rust ok at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2008 118,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 118,154 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 115,023 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 115,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 110,508 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 110,508 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 110,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N506 FHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N506 FHK, 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 N506 FHK registered?

N506 FHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N506 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N506 FHK shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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