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R373 YDX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,018 mi
Last recorded156,018 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 YDX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 156,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside center main brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside chassis corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 155,724 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 155,720 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear panel holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 154,097 miles

washers adequate but needs improving

Pass 19 Nov 2014 152,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 150,273 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 147,191 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 147,183 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 144,283 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear handbrake lever not returning fully

n/s/rear outer c.v.boot split and leaking grease

some corrosion on n/s/rear boot floor

some corrosion on rear cross member

some corrsion on n/s+o/s sills

suspect slight leak from power steering system?

Fail 20 Oct 2011 144,171 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear handbrake lever not returning fully

n/s/rear outer c.v.boot split and leaking grease

some corrosion on n/s/rear boot floor

some corrosion on rear crossmember

suspect slight leak from power steering

Pass 29 Oct 2010 141,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear outer c/v boot split

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Oct 2010 141,217 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/rear outer c.v boot split

n/s/rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2009 138,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s+o/s sills corroded

n/s/rear handbrake lever stiff

Pass 28 Oct 2008 135,910 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s+o/s sills corroded

some corrosion on front floor

some corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 1 Nov 2007 133,096 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some corrosion on n/s+o/s sills

some corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2006 129,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some corrosion on n/s+o/s sills

some corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 24 Oct 2006 129,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

some corrosion on n/s+o/s sills

some corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 3 Nov 2005 125,808 miles

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

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

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

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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R373 YDX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R373 YDX, 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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R373 YDX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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