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P21 YUM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,954 mi
Last recorded146,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 YUM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 146,954 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 146,939 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 143,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 137,508 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 134,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 130,048 miles

Bad surface corrosion to front crossmember

Fail 23 Jun 2015 130,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Bad surface corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 30 May 2014 121,751 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 121,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 117,124 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 114,073 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 114,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 111,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 107,278 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 105,161 miles

Corrosion developing in O/S and N/S outer sill panels

Damage to O/S/R and O/S/F lamp lenses but not affecting light output

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 105,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Bonnet safety latch seized

Corrosion developing in O/S and N/S outer sill panels

Damage to O/S/R and O/S/F lamp lenses but not affecting light output

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering fluid level low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 105,154 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 105,154 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 105,096 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 101,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

corrosion forming on both outer sills

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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P21 YUM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P21 YUM, 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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P21 YUM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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