MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Airbag warning light illuminated.
Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges and small cut in tread of nearside front.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Underbody showing signs of corrosion along lower edges of sills and across rear panel
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear sections of both sills showing signs og corrosion.
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear sections of both sills showing signs og corrosion.
Bodywork showing signs of corrosion at rear of nearside sill.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D181 JFD is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 D181 JFD, 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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D181 JFD is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is D181 JFD safe to buy?
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