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P195 FJM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,356 mi
Last recorded141,356 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 FJM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 141,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to both rear arches

rear cross member has a hole

Fail 29 Dec 2008 141,286 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to both rear arches

rear cross member has a hole

Pass 18 Jan 2008 132,063 miles

corrosion to nsr wheel arch

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2008 132,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

corrosion to nsr wheel arch

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2007 117,831 miles

slight leak from power steering pinion area †slight corrosion to rear chassis legs †rear pads on 1.5mm legal limit †n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit and mishaped

Pass 25 Jan 2006 103,942 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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P195 FJM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P195 FJM, 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 P195 FJM registered?

P195 FJM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P195 FJM safe to buy?

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