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P304 WBM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,996 mi
Last recorded223,996 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 WBM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 223,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 223,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 217,195 miles

Both w/wiper ends perished and n/s slightly loose fitting.Front number plate damaged.O/S/R door stiff to open from exterior.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R wheel arch corroded and both sill areas.Front disc outer faces appear worn thin.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 217,195 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Both w/wiper ends perished and n/s slightly loose fitting.Front number plate damaged.O/S/R door stiff to open from exterior.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R wheel arch corroded and both sill areas.Front disc outer faces appear worn thin.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 216,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate damaged.O/S/R door sticks from exterior.N/S/R wing edge and both sill areas corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 206,347 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 206,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 196,029 miles

Corrossion starting both sill areas.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 181,678 miles

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP BOLT SLIGHTLY LOOSE.O/S/F RACK BOOT TWISTED.FRONT TYRES WORN INNER TREAD AREAS.DRIVERS DOOR SLIGHT STICKING FROM EXTERIOR.

Fail 9 Nov 2006 181,678 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP BOLT SLIGHTLY LOOSE.O/S/F RACK BOOT TWISTED.FRONT TYRES WORN INNER TREAD AREAS.DRIVERS DOOR SLIGHT STICKING FROM EXTERIOR.O/S/R SIDE LIGHT SLIGHTLY BRIGHTER.

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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P304 WBM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P304 WBM, 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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P304 WBM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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