1997 Ford Scorpio 2.3L Petrol · R519 XPV
1997 Ford Scorpio (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 98,757 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD SCORPIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2300cc
R519 XPV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2008
- 98,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R519 XPV Mileage History
- 17/05/200678,243 mi
- 17/05/200678,243 mi
- 23/05/200791,826 mi+13,583 mi
- 29/05/200791,985 mi+159 mi
- 12/05/200898,745 mi+6,760 mi
- 30/05/200898,757 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 10,068 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R519 XPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Scorpio (R519 XPV) between May 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2008 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.