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HAZ 1263

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,126 mi
Last recorded72,126 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 1263
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,043 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2016 69,043 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,015 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 65,015 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,148 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,148 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 May 2012 49,676 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 49,676 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,666 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,507 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,315 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,456 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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HAZ 1263 is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HAZ 1263, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAZ 1263 registered?

HAZ 1263 is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is HAZ 1263 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAZ 1263 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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