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P653 LOX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,215 mi
Last recorded166,215 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 LOX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2015 166,215 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 157,246 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 157,145 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 144,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 133,196 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 121,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 114,563 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 110,972 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 105,240 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n.s outer sill cotrroded

n/s front inner wing and chassie corroded due to bettery acid

slight play in n/s and o/s front track rods

Fail 10 Jan 2008 105,240 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake inbalance high

n.s outer sill cotrroded

n/s front inner wing and chassie corroded due to bettery acid

slight play in n/s and o/s front track rods

Pass 12 Jan 2007 101,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 96,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 96,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P653 LOX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P653 LOX, 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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P653 LOX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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