No, R313 LFX is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R313 LFX?

The MOT for R313 LFX is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 August 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of R313 LFX?

The recorded mileage for R313 LFX is 137,984 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R313 LFX ULEZ compliant?

No, R313 LFX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Scorpio 2.3L Petrol · R313 LFX

R313 LFX

1997 Ford Scorpio (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 137,984 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD SCORPIO
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/08/2013
Road Tax: Untaxed (09/10/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 137,984 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/08/2013

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 09/10/2012

Mileage: 137,984 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2295cc

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R313 LFX Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2012
137,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R313 LFX Mileage History

07/08/200647,646 mi
15/08/200765,734 mi+18,088 mi
14/08/200882,992 mi+17,258 mi
14/08/200882,992 mi
04/08/200997,792 mi+14,800 mi
04/08/200997,792 mi
10/08/2010111,369 mi+13,577 mi
10/08/2010111,369 mi
12/08/2011125,333 mi+13,964 mi
27/07/2012137,984 mi+12,651 mi

Average of roughly 15,128 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

R313 LFX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 10:52

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Scorpio (R313 LFX) between August 2006 and July 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 27 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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