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R553 EEG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,908 mi
Last recorded200,908 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 EEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 200,908 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure Nearside wheel arch in poor condition (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 199,199 miles

nsr and osr wheel arches corroding.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 198,161 miles

Handbrake effort low

Pass 7 Jul 2016 196,136 miles

low effort on handbrake

Pass 22 Jun 2015 193,521 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 189,593 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)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 186,883 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 182,481 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 178,217 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 178,217 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 173,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

low effort o/s/r h/brake

Pass 16 Jun 2009 168,874 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 168,874 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 161,090 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 152,705 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 152,705 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 143,884 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sill panels starting to rust

Pass 21 Jun 2006 143,884 miles

both sill panels starting to rust

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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R553 EEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R553 EEG, 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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R553 EEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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