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N525 NGG

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

140,681 mi
Last recorded140,681 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 NGG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 140,681 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 140,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan to seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 139,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 139,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 137,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

floorpan to sills corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 137,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

floorpan to sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 135,543 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floorpan to sills corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 133,412 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 133,404 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 130,520 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 130,511 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 126,833 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 126,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 122,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 119,336 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 119,336 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front discs possibly wrong size

Pass 15 Jun 2009 116,600 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 116,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 114,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 109,819 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 109,819 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 100,457 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 100,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N525 NGG is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 N525 NGG, 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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N525 NGG is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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