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P52 AFC

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,457 mi
Last recorded101,457 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 AFC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 101,457 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 8 Sep 2011 96,024 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2010 92,540 miles

nearside front flexi hose perishing

some corrosion to both sills

very slight blow from egr valve/exhaust manifold

Fail 4 Sep 2009 91,250 miles

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

front disc brakes have slight pitting on inner faces

Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,250 miles

front disc brakes have slight pitting on inner faces

Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,073 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 90,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 88,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 88,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 87,686 miles

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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P52 AFC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P52 AFC, 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 P52 AFC registered?

P52 AFC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P52 AFC safe to buy?

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