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R14 BSM

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,253 mi
Last recorded104,253 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 BSM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 104,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 104,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs rusted and scored on inner faces

Fail 24 Jan 2017 99,420 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs rusted and scored on inner faces

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,252 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both outer sills close to corrosion limit

front coil springs appear to be weakened

Fail 27 Jan 2016 94,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

both outer sills close to corrosion limit

front coil springs appear to be weakened

Pass 3 Jan 2015 89,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 82,891 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 77,349 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,735 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,050 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,337 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,402 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 60,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,963 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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R14 BSM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R14 BSM, 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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R14 BSM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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