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AJW 852M

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,996 mi
Last recorded104,996 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 852M
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 104,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 100,601 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 97,032 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 96,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front inner control arm bushes show small amount of movement

lowish efforts to park brakes

rear brake disc s lipped and discoloured

rear inner axle carrier bushes show small amount of movement

Pass 22 Mar 2006 91,552 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 91,552 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AJW 852M is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AJW 852M, 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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What year was AJW 852M registered?

AJW 852M is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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