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R712 BAV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,856 mi
Last recorded66,856 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 BAV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2024 66,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,213 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,435 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 57,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 56,795 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 52,939 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,102 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,907 miles

small lump in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2015 42,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small lump in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,961 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 40,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,517 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,965 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 39,965 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,030 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,047 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,895 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,960 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 32,504 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 32,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R712 BAV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R712 BAV, 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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R712 BAV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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