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H3 BMC

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,687 mi
Last recorded165,687 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 BMC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 165,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 159,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 159,754 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 155,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 155,916 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 152,218 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 152,218 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 146,588 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 146,588 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 139,567 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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H3 BMC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H3 BMC, 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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H3 BMC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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