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P603 HAU

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,959 mi
Last recorded118,959 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 HAU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 118,959 miles

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

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

rear crossmember corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2012 118,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside headlight lens cracked

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,842 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 11,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 106,850 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 105,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 90,635 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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P603 HAU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P603 HAU, 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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P603 HAU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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