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R737 XFM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,137 mi
Last recorded44,137 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 XFM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,137 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,631 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT AND OFFSIDE STEERING RACK.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,968 miles

NOTE . FRONT TYRES SIDEWALLS SCUFFED.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 33,755 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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R737 XFM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R737 XFM, 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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What year was R737 XFM registered?

R737 XFM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R737 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 XFM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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