MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
A B S light was present at time of test however after switching the ignition off and back on the A B S light followed the correct procedure and did not illuminate again.
exhaust heat sheild loose
slight corrosion to a number of prescribed areas however not considored excessive
slight corrosion to the front fuel pipes
some corrosion on both sills
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both outer sills slightly corroded
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear chassis heavily corroded near fuel tank mounting strap.
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R53 DYJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R53 DYJ, 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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R53 DYJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R53 DYJ safe to buy?
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