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R872 YEX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,305 mi
Last recorded155,305 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 YEX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 155,305 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Jul 2012 153,366 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,880 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 171,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 168,888 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise corrosion on offside and near side outer cills

offside rear tyre ageing cracks in inner side wall

Pass 3 Jul 2008 165,975 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 165,963 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 161,384 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 153,444 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 153,444 miles

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

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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R872 YEX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R872 YEX, 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 R872 YEX registered?

R872 YEX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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