MOT Status
Mileage
178,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ14242 is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 MJ14242, 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 MJ14242 registered?
MJ14242 is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is MJ14242 safe to buy?
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