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N906 DCA

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

157,909 mi
Last recorded157,909 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN906 DCA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 157,909 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 157,821 miles

offside front floor to sill corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 157,792 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside front floor to sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 157,737 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded and pitted

nearside front sill corroded and holed

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 157,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear discs corroded and pitted

nearside front sill corroded and holed

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 157,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 155,195 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 155,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 150,987 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 150,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 146,034 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 146,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 140,571 miles

offside rear chassis leg corroded

offside steering rack end ball joint as play

Fail 25 Feb 2010 140,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear chassis leg corroded

offside steering rack end ball joint as play

Pass 27 Feb 2009 138,048 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 138,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 137,147 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 137,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 133,022 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 133,022 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 124,703 miles

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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N906 DCA is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1995 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,515 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 N906 DCA, 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 31 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N906 DCA is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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