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R607 BDW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Lpg 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,047 mi
Last recorded194,047 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 BDW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 194,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 192,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 192,428 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 186,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 178,237 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 178,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 172,022 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 172,022 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 169,017 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 163,994 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 159,389 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 153,475 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 153,475 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 146,098 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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R607 BDW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R607 BDW, 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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R607 BDW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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