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P418 BFX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,134 mi
Last recorded99,134 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 BFX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend it is renewed (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are starting to get a little low

oil leak

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 86,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,496 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 81,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,369 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 77,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Sep 2011 73,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,124 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,095 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,389 miles

o/s/front tyre wering inner eadge

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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P418 BFX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P418 BFX, 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 P418 BFX registered?

P418 BFX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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