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N103 MGO

1996 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,182 mi
Last recorded137,182 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 MGO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 137,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 132,908 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 129,499 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 129,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 124,908 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 124,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N103 MGO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Black 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 N103 MGO, 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 N103 MGO registered?

N103 MGO is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N103 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 MGO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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