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P580 FJM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Brown Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,144 mi
Last recorded202,144 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 FJM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2010 202,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2010 202,144 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2009 192,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2009 192,707 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 185,324 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 174,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 160,735 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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P580 FJM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Brown with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P580 FJM, 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 P580 FJM registered?

P580 FJM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P580 FJM safe to buy?

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