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R673 BKN

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,099 mi
Last recorded149,099 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 BKN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 149,099 miles

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

both rear chassis rails welded repairs

Fail 25 Oct 2011 149,090 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 144,893 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 136,833 miles

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

both outer sills corroding/paint bubbling

both steering rack gaitors perishing

cooling system leak

Fail 29 Oct 2009 136,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 128,481 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 128,481 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 123,769 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 123,733 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 121,107 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 121,080 miles

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.

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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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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