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N569 YMO

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,849 mi
Last recorded137,849 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN569 YMO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 137,849 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 137,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 128,709 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 123,319 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 117,399 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 117,398 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 117,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 110,886 miles

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

check rear diff oil

Pass 14 Feb 2006 103,640 miles

oil leak

oil leak from rear axle

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery light glowing on dash while vehicle running

front number plate cracked but still secure

light corrosion to both inner chassis rails

light corrosion to fuel lines in centre of car

light corrosion to nearside lower sill bottom along its length

light corrosion to offside lower sill bottom along its length

light corrosion to rear cross member around fuel tank straps

offside rear light has been repaired with lens tape ,not showing white light

water in rear number plate backing

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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N569 YMO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N569 YMO, 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 N569 YMO registered?

N569 YMO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N569 YMO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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