MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,827 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s and o/s rear brakes sticking on slighty
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P299 ESA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P299 ESA, 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 P299 ESA registered?
P299 ESA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 June 1997.
Is P299 ESA safe to buy?
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