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A12 TWM

1997 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TWM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,668 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 88,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,157 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,046 miles

fuel breather pipe split

Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,043 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel breather pipe split

Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,962 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes been greaste up

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,889 miles

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

on all brake pipes cover in greas

Fail 29 Jul 2008 67,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

on all brake pipes cover in greas

Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,642 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank breather pipe split

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 52,665 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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A12 TWM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 106,063 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 A12 TWM, 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 29 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 TWM registered?

A12 TWM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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