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K29 RGV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,067 mi
Last recorded83,067 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 RGV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 83,067 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,964 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2015 82,272 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2015 82,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 80,824 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 80,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2013 79,652 miles

N/S Outer sill starting to show signs of becoming corroded.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 79,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S Outer sill starting to show signs of becoming corroded.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface rust on both outer sills

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,482 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 76,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,614 miles

slight play n/s wishbone bushes

various corrosion to floors and sills

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 72,871 miles

both front and rear number plates not displaying bsau number

both front brake flexi hoses perished

diff leaking oil

front brake discs worn

various corrosion sills

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 May 2009 72,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front and rear number plates not displaying bsau number

both front brake flexi hoses perished

diff leaking oil

front brake discs worn

various corrosion sills

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 71,099 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

slight play at both front wishbone bushes

various corrosion to sills

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,893 miles

exhaust corroded †corrosion to both sills †various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2007 68,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded †corrosion to both sills †various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2006 66,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2006 66,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K29 RGV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K29 RGV, 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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K29 RGV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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