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R142 MKX

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,545 mi
Last recorded101,545 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 MKX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,545 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 100,389 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY ON NSR WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & delaminated on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 95,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & delaminated on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front and rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion, not considered excessive

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 92,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to inner core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish/split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front and rear steel brake pipes have surface corrosion, not considered excessive

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,698 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,237 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,006 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,181 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,628 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,747 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,879 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 60,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,831 miles

o/s/f spring located properly?

o/s/r sill corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,384 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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R142 MKX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R142 MKX, 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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R142 MKX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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