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P552 PEV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

77,275 mi
Last recorded77,275 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 PEV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2022 77,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills generally corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

inner and outer sills weakened by corrosion

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 75,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear chassis slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 22 Nov 2019 73,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear chassis slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner and outer sills weakened by corrosion

nearside front tyre worn slightly inner edge and perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,403 miles

1.off side front inner wish boner mounting bush becoming perished

2.off side front tyre worn on inside edge

3.near side front tyre becoming perished

Fail 9 Nov 2017 69,307 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at centre (5.2.6)

1.off side front inner wish boner mounting bush becoming perished

2.off side front tyre worn on inside edge

3.near side front tyre becoming perished

Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,436 miles

1. Exhaust centre and rear boxes starting to corrode. 2. Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 67,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner front bush (2.5.A.1c)

1. Exhaust centre and rear boxes starting to corrode. 2. Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

3. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,195 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 66,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,935 miles

As per failure.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 64,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1. Outer sills starting to corrode. 2. Inner wsill backing starting to corrode. 3. Exhaust rear box startinh to corrode. 4. Exhaust front heat shield loose.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,787 miles

1. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear. 2. Front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,558 miles

1. Slight wear in offside of steering rack. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 59,531 miles

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

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

1. Slight wear in offside of steering rack. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,512 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,222 miles

1. Front tyres worn to limit on inside edges. 2. n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,640 miles

1/ n/s and o/s outer sills becoming corroded 2/front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Fail 12 Nov 2009 51,599 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

1/ n/s and o/s outer sills becoming corroded 2/front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,919 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 47,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1 slight play in o/s of steering rack

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,673 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underside showing signs of rust/corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2007 44,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underside showing signs of rust/corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,942 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,181 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge n/s 2mm o/s 1.6mm

both outer sills starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

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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P552 PEV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 P552 PEV, 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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P552 PEV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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