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A15 ABJ

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,007 mi
Last recorded89,007 miles
Recorded on6 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 ABJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2013 89,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

adives n/s/r wing corrded

o/s/r wing corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 88,682 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

adives n/s/r wing corrded

o/s/r wing corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,515 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside outer tail lamp pulsing with operation of another lamp.

Offside outer tail lamp inoperative.

Fail 14 Apr 2012 87,505 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside outer tail lamp pulsing with operation of another lamp.

Offside outer tail lamp inoperative.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,990 miles

Fuel appears to have been leaking from the fuel tank.

Handbrake has little reserve travel (Borderline pass)

Offside front tyre soft.

Slight play at both front anti-roll bar droplinks.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 83,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel appears to have been leaking from the fuel tank.

Handbrake has little reserve travel (Borderline pass)

Offside front tyre soft.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play at both front anti-roll bar droplinks.

Pass 8 May 2010 82,327 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 82,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,180 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative.

Power steering fluid leak.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 78,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear brakes binding.

Coolant and screenwash level warning lamps illuminated.

Engine oil leak.

Free play in handbrake lever/ cable.

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative.

Power steering fluid leak.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,601 miles

Front brake discs worn/starting to pitt. Slight play in the steering rack at the offside and nearside front. Nearside front and rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Front indicators starting to show white light. All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded. Underside of vehicle corroded. Offside rear brake has a very slight bind.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear panel/boot floor corroded and holed outwith a prescribed area.

Fail 12 Apr 2008 75,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn/starting to pitt. Slight play in the steering rack at the offside and nearside front. Nearside front and rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Front indicators starting to show white light. All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode/slightly corroded. Underside of vehicle corroded. Offside rear brake has a very slight bind.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear panel/boot floor corroded and holed outwith a prescribed area.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,897 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 71,872 miles

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

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

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

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

poss fault developing @ front brakes. 22% imbalance.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 68,632 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 68,627 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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A15 ABJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A15 ABJ, 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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A15 ABJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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