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P553 PEV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,475 mi
Last recorded119,475 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 PEV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2011 119,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 119,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 111,934 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 106,431 miles

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 7 Jan 2008 100,929 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 96,434 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 96,434 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 88,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

chip in nearside headlamp glass

slight play in nearside front wheel

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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P553 PEV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P553 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P553 PEV registered?

P553 PEV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P553 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 PEV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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