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R393 FGK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,004 mi
Last recorded121,004 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 FGK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 121,004 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brakge disc's worn

corrosion to exhaust system exhaust box's

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sill's

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear wheel archs

play in steering rack n/s iner joint's clucking at steering wheel but no free play

wipers poor

Fail 19 Aug 2010 120,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brakge disc's worn

corrosion to exhaust system exhaust box's

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner and outer sill's

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear wheel archs

play in steering rack n/s iner joint's clucking at steering wheel but no free play

wipers poor

Pass 13 Aug 2009 114,329 miles

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

Oil leak

Part worn tyres fited to o/s and n/s rear

both front tyres getting low

brake fluid level low

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front brake pads getting low

o/s and n/s wipers poor

Fail 4 Aug 2009 114,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low

brake fluid level low

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 105,128 miles

Air bag lamp on

Both sills corroded

Passenger side light 1of2 not working

Passenger side washer not working

Pass 16 Jun 2007 94,325 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 93,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

oil leak,play o/s and n/s steering rack,front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2006 86,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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R393 FGK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R393 FGK, 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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R393 FGK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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