MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General body corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Auxiliary belt shredding
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General body corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded,
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded,
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides sill and floor area, (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers not checked, (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too brake flex hose, (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and floor area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and floor,, also jagged edge along wing area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust system corroded, (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear, (0.1 (b))
Fuel pipes corroded,
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear tyre cracking up on outer treads
Offside Rear tyre cracking up on outer treads
slight corrosion on all chassis and suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear tyre cracking up on outer treads
Offside Rear tyre cracking up on outer treads
slight corrosion on all chassis and suspension components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Inner sills starting to corrode on both sides
Oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Inner sills starting to corrode on both sides
Oil leak
Exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
OSF Tyre cut
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
OSF Tyre cut
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
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P618 REV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 P618 REV, 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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P618 REV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 May 1997.
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