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MJ14242

1996 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

178,957 mi
Last recorded178,957 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2005
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14242
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2005 178,957 miles

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.

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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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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