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P230 ACU

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,057 mi
Last recorded82,057 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 ACU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 77,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded (outer skin)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,118 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 67,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2006 64,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front /rear brake pads low front brake discs signs of wear †os/ns/rear chassis outer casing corroded †o/s front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 25 May 2006 64,024 miles

front /rear brake pads low front brake discs signs of wear †os/ns/rear chassis outer casing corroded †o/s front bottom ball joint slight play

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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P230 ACU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel 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 P230 ACU, 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 P230 ACU registered?

P230 ACU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P230 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 ACU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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