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R53 DYJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,908 mi
Last recorded108,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,544 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 105,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 91,625 miles

some corrosion on both sills

Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,758 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,591 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear chassis heavily corroded near fuel tank mounting strap.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 72,133 miles

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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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.

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