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R922 YOR

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

276,817 mi
Last recorded276,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 YOR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 276,817 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 276,816 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 276,794 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2006 276,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Pre 1950 headlamp aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6.A1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

car is dangerous to be on road due to major faults on brakes and steering

Pass 16 Apr 2005 244,325 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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R922 YOR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R922 YOR, 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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R922 YOR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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