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A900 ONE

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,085 mi
Last recorded105,085 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA900 ONE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 105,085 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter panel corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Quarter panel rusted and holed

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,871 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,317 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/cannot access outer covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,912 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil cam gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 100,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,735 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,087 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,241 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,628 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,567 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 90,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,432 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside rear chassis c0rroded,above sub frame

Fail 5 Jun 2010 89,425 miles

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

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

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside rear chassis corroded,above sub frame

Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,032 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 87,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2008 87,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 85,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 80,663 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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A900 ONE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A900 ONE, 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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What year was A900 ONE registered?

A900 ONE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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