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N503 BJM

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,159 mi
Last recorded125,159 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 BJM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 125,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 121,896 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 118,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

interior mirror cloudy on lower edge

Fail 9 Nov 2007 118,849 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

interior mirror cloudy on lower edge

Pass 20 Nov 2006 116,922 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 114,968 miles

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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N503 BJM 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 83.3%.

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 N503 BJM, 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 N503 BJM registered?

N503 BJM is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N503 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N503 BJM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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