MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leaks
rear wiper
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front bumper insecure
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L518 WFB is a 1994 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 100,670 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 L518 WFB, 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 32 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L518 WFB is a 1994 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 April 1994.
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