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175 HDB

1998 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,719 mi
Last recorded91,719 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration175 HDB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,719 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2025 90,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 90,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 89,963 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2023 89,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

screen washers poor

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,291 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,464 miles

corrosion on both lower sills

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,232 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded seems solid enough for now

some corrosion along the bottom of the sills

Fail 21 Mar 2016 85,229 miles

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

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

nearside rear chassis corroded seems solid enough for now

some corrosion along the bottom of the sills

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,551 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,673 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,383 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,403 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 75,614 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 69,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 65,123 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 59,568 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 59,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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175 HDB is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,188 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 175 HDB, 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 28 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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175 HDB is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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