MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,004 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
Air bag lamp on
Both sills corroded
Passenger side light 1of2 not working
Passenger side washer not working
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R393 FGK registered?
R393 FGK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R393 FGK safe to buy?
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