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P172 OHK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,181 mi
Last recorded103,181 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 OHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 103,181 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,930 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,016 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,779 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,912 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,028 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,668 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,574 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 12 Oct 2015 94,567 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 6 Oct 2014 93,557 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,372 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,912 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 90,900 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,773 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 87,925 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 83,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 83,316 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 77,166 miles

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

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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P172 OHK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P172 OHK, 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 P172 OHK registered?

P172 OHK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P172 OHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 OHK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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