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BEZ 5196

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,291 mi
Last recorded93,291 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 5196
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 93,291 miles

both front indicators faded

both rear tyres on limit

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

nearside windscreen chipped

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2010 93,285 miles

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

both front indicators faded

both rear tyres on limit

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

nearside windscreen chipped

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 89,388 miles

both front indicators faded

chip on nearside widnscreen

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 89,382 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front indicators faded

chip on nearside widnscreen

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,083 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 86,081 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 77,728 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 77,682 miles

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

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

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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BEZ 5196 is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BEZ 5196, 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 BEZ 5196 registered?

BEZ 5196 is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is BEZ 5196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 5196 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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