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R553 KHP

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,632 mi
Last recorded83,632 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 KHP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2016 83,632 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

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

fuel pipes corroded

steering rack worn /freeplay

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,497 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wear in steering rack

Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,491 miles

brake pipes corroded

free play in steering

front suspension arm bushes worn

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 80,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

free play in steering

front suspension arm bushes worn

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,629 miles

brake pipes corroded

front suspension arm bushes starting to wear

rear brake pads worn low

slight free play in steering

Fail 7 Nov 2013 79,629 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front suspension arm bushes starting to wear

rear brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

slight free play in steering

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,405 miles

brake pipes corroded

n/s and o/s side sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight free play in steering

Pass 5 Dec 2011 77,659 miles

brake pipes corroded front suspension arm bushes worn exhaust braket corroded n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2011 77,659 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pipes corroded front suspension arm bushes worn exhaust braket corroded n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,105 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge. n/s/f tie rod worn. front brake discs worn . o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. wear in steering rack. slight wear steering column

Fail 3 Nov 2010 76,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge. n/s/f tie rod worn. front brake discs worn . o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. wear in steering rack. slight wear steering column

Pass 26 Nov 2009 74,293 miles

o/s/r chassis corroded. wear in steering rack. o/s/f brake hose slightly perished. n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 72,285 miles

slight wear in steering rack. n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2008 72,285 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

slight wear in steering rack. n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 69,979 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2007 69,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 67,912 miles

slight wear in steering rack. †n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2005 65,487 miles

slight power steering 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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R553 KHP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHP, 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 KHP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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