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R954 PEO

1997 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,440 mi
Last recorded108,440 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 PEO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,440 miles

front brake discs getting worn

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody extremely rusty in areas

Fail 9 Jan 2012 108,434 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake discs getting worn

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody extremely rusty in areas

Pass 16 Dec 2010 99,068 miles

both outer sills extremely rusty

front brake discs getting worn

front exhaust has slight blow

rear brake discs and pads getting worn

slight play in steering rack

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Fail 8 Dec 2010 98,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both outer sills extremely rusty

front brake discs getting worn

front exhaust has slight blow

rear brake discs and pads getting worn

slight play in steering rack

underbody brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,189 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

exhaust blow from manifold area

exhaust system getting rusty

front brake discs getting worn

previous underbody welding of a poor standard

rear brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody very rusty in areas

Fail 16 Jul 2009 83,181 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

all four tyres wearing on edges

exhaust blow from manifold area

exhaust system getting rusty

front brake discs getting worn

previous underbody welding of a poor standard

rear brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody very rusty in areas

Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,343 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 74,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R954 PEO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R954 PEO, 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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R954 PEO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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