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P7 KEH

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,281 mi
Last recorded175,281 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 KEH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 175,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise exhaust rea\r box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2013 174,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 171,974 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 24 Dec 2011 169,179 miles

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

advise front antiroll bar bushes worn

advise slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 16 Dec 2010 163,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 158,844 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 153,980 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 152,176 miles

N/S/R brake pipe starting to corroded

Oil leak

Oil leak around rear diff

Pass 21 Nov 2006 148,978 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 148,834 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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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P7 KEH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P7 KEH, 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 P7 KEH registered?

P7 KEH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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