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R440 WHK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,811 mi
Last recorded145,811 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 WHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 145,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 10 Feb 2009 134,967 miles

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

o/s/ and n/s body sills corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 126,406 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE GOING RUSTY

NSF WASHER JET IN POOR CONDITION

PLAY STARTING IN NSF LOWER BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON .

Fail 18 Feb 2008 126,406 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE GOING RUSTY

NSF WASHER JET IN POOR CONDITION

PLAY STARTING IN NSF LOWER BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON .

Pass 16 Feb 2007 116,796 miles

OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOW.

NS INNER AND OUTER SILLS RUSTY.

NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD VERY LOW.

OS OUTER SILL RUSTY.

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 116,796 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

NS INNER AND OUTER SILLS RUSTY.

NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD VERY LOW.

OS OUTER SILL RUSTY.

OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 105,834 miles

15 INCH WHEELS FITTED TO REAR AND 17 INCH WHEELS FITTED TO FRONT.

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY.

NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE CRACKED BUT NOT TO CORDS.

OIL LEAK FROM UNDER LOWER ENGINE COVER BUT UNABLE TO SEE FROM WHERE.

OSR DRIVE SHAFT OUTER CV GAITER SPLIT.

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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R440 WHK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R440 WHK, 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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R440 WHK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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