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P525 GWG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,842 mi
Last recorded150,842 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 GWG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 150,842 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 146,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under vehicle rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2009 146,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under vehicle rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2008 142,275 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 142,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 137,200 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 137,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 134,723 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on outside edge

O/S And N/S Outer sills starting to rust

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

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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P525 GWG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc 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 P525 GWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P525 GWG registered?

P525 GWG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P525 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 GWG 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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