MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
alternator charging light stays lit at all levels of engine running
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
alternator charging light stays lit at all levels of engine running
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play n/s steering rack
An item not tested (Manual)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front nearside chassis slightly corroded
front wipers spliting but not effecting the drivers view
nearside floor to sill slightly corroded
offside floor to sill slightly corroded
rear offside wheel arch slightly corroded
ignition warning lamp on
rear number plate discoloured
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
N517 GVX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N517 GVX, 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
How do I check the history of N517 GVX?
You can check the full history of N517 GVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was N517 GVX registered?
N517 GVX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 June 1996.
Is N517 GVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N517 GVX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N517 GVX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N517 GVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.