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P302 UEH

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,252 mi
Last recorded156,252 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 UEH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 156,252 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 156,168 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 149,580 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 149,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres getting near to limits

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 148,545 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 147,840 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges.

n/s and o/s rear drive shaft rubber gaiters split inner and outer.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 147,842 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges.

n/s and o/s rear drive shaft rubber gaiters split inner and outer.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 142,662 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 142,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 139,317 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 139,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P302 UEH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P302 UEH, 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 P302 UEH registered?

P302 UEH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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