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P305 YCD

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,316 mi
Last recorded104,316 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 YCD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 104,316 miles

corodded area on n/s rear sill

Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,296 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 95,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

all brake pipes covered in grease

rear discs in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2006 92,881 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 92,881 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 92,351 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 92,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

gaiter split on nearside front an ti roll bar lower link

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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P305 YCD is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P305 YCD, 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 P305 YCD registered?

P305 YCD is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P305 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P305 YCD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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