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P457 FTA

1971 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,334 mi
Last recorded113,334 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 FTA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 113,334 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 113,334 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 101,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 95,429 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 95,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 83,991 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 83,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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P457 FTA is a 1971 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P457 FTA, 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 55 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 P457 FTA registered?

P457 FTA is a 1971 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P457 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P457 FTA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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