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R469 RTF

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,559 mi
Last recorded112,559 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 RTF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 112,559 miles

Offside Front slight play in lower ball joint

Offside Front tyre worn off on edge

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear tyres worn low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

pas pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake hose ferrules correded

underbody areas corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 112,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn off on edge of tread

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear both tyres getting low

Rear brake discs corroded

underbody areas corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 112,383 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

chassis & floor corroded

exhaust corroded

interior mirror deteriorated

radiator leaking

rear brake discs corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn low

underfloor areas corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 111,633 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 111,633 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

front and rear brake discs corroded

low coolant level warning displayed

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2013 108,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers split at end still clearing screen

Pass 15 May 2012 102,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 101,145 miles

brake disc corroeded on inner sides

Pass 26 May 2010 97,506 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 97,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2009 89,942 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 89,942 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 81,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2008 81,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 80,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minor rusting to both inner sill panels

Fail 3 Apr 2006 76,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 3 Apr 2006 76,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre punctured

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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R469 RTF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R469 RTF, 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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R469 RTF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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