MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1. Exhaust centre and rear boxes starting to corrode. 2. Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.
3. Hand brake travel on limit.
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.
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)
As per failure.
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.
1. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear. 2. Front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear.
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.
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.
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)
1/ n/s and o/s outer sills becoming corroded 2/front tyres wearing low on inside edges
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
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
both front tyres wearing inside edge n/s 2mm o/s 1.6mm
both outer sills starting to corrode
front number plate cracked
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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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