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A5 EKB

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,492 mi
Last recorded91,492 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EKB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 91,492 miles

ALL brake pipes heavily greased, surface corrosion can be seen when scraped

Fail 12 Sep 2025 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cracks, penetrating down to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL brake pipes heavily greased, surface corrosion can be seen when scraped

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,042 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 90,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2015 90,278 miles

exhaust poor condition

osf nsr osr tyres cracking

undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,104 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,569 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,929 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,493 miles

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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A5 EKB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol 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 A5 EKB, 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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What year was A5 EKB registered?

A5 EKB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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