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N957 CJN

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,815 mi
Last recorded147,815 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 CJN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 147,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 143,551 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 142,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 141,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 139,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 136,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 135,360 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 135,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Oct 2011 133,477 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

top water hose weak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 133,477 miles

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

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

top water hose weak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 130,014 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 130,004 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 124,137 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 124,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 122,853 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre puntured

Pass 29 Oct 2008 117,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 115,828 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 115,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 111,960 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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N957 CJN is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 N957 CJN, 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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N957 CJN is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 9 October 1995.

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The MOT history for N957 CJN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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