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R652 YEG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,131 mi
Last recorded18,131 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 YEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 18,131 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 18,079 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 18,056 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 16,943 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 16,334 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 16,188 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 15,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 15,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,515 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,326 miles

advise slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,057 miles

strong advise power steering rack/pump below resevoirarea damp

Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,114 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,790 miles

Both front tyres getting close to legal limit on outer edges.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 14,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres getting close to legal limit on outer edges.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,744 miles

advise slight oil leak from filter

Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,655 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,620 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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R652 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R652 YEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R652 YEG registered?

R652 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R652 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 YEG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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