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R944 YVX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,362 mi
Last recorded122,362 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 YVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 122,362 miles

Offside Front drivers seat will not adjust strongly advised

Offside oil leak engine area

coolant leak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 122,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Drivers seat back cannot be adjusted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Driveshaft gaiter insecure

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 122,104 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Drivers seat back cannot be adjusted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Driveshaft gaiter insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2015 115,559 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 107,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 21 May 2014 107,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 1 May 2013 100,892 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 95,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 94,851 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 94,851 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 86,803 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 86,803 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2008 84,833 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 84,828 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 78,692 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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R944 YVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R944 YVX, 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 R944 YVX registered?

R944 YVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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