MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
Corrossion starting both sill areas.
FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP BOLT SLIGHTLY LOOSE.O/S/F RACK BOOT TWISTED.FRONT TYRES WORN INNER TREAD AREAS.DRIVERS DOOR SLIGHT STICKING FROM EXTERIOR.
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?
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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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