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R452 BAN

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,052 mi
Last recorded81,052 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 BAN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 77,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,770 miles

holder removed from screen

n/s rack boot twisted

poor washer aim

sills to floor rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,810 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,997 miles

off side rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 51,997 miles

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

cut in off side rear tyre sidewall.not to cords.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 55,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damage to offside front lower outer sill

fluid leak from gearbox

play in steering rack

power steering rack damp

small cut on offside rear tyre wall

Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,505 miles

damage to offside front lower outer sill

fluid leak from gearbox

play in steering rack

power steering rack damp

small cut on offside rear tyre wall

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,752 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

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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R452 BAN is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R452 BAN, 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 R452 BAN registered?

R452 BAN is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R452 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R452 BAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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