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J5 UNB

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,796 mi
Last recorded100,796 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 UNB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2019 100,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 100,234 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 98,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 97,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 96,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2011 94,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 93,459 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,261 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 91,565 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 88,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 84,986 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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J5 UNB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J5 UNB, 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 J5 UNB registered?

J5 UNB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is J5 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 UNB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J5 UNB have outstanding finance?

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