MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear chassis rails welded repairs
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear chassis rails welded repairs
backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate
both front brake flex hoses small cracks starting
bubble rust started on both outer door sills and rear wheel archs
n/s/r n/plate unit cover missing tape on back
small stone chip n/s/f screen less than 40mm
strong advice o/s/f tyre on limit of 1,6mm
tyre wear starting on n/s/f
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both outer sills corroding/paint bubbling
both steering rack gaitors perishing
cooling system leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
both outer sills corroding/paint bubbling
both steering rack gaitors perishing
cooling system leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R673 BKN is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R673 BKN, 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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R673 BKN is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 November 1997.
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