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K505 ADP

1993 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,250 mi
Last recorded166,250 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Scorpio127,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 ADP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 166,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

suspect offside front downpipe blowing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 160,240 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 160,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 153,111 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

O/s rear cat ratling

Pass 8 Aug 2007 145,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 138,379 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 128,603 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K505 ADP is a 1993 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 127,650 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 K505 ADP, 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 33 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K505 ADP registered?

K505 ADP is a 1993 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K505 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K505 ADP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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