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R185 KFL

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,419 mi
Last recorded67,419 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 KFL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 67,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg above sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

areas of advanced corrosion.

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,826 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust in poor condition.

hand brake effort 18% (min 16%) advise inspection.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 64,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill under vehicle. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor under vehicle. (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust in poor condition.

foot brake effort 54% (min 50%) advise inspection.

hand brake effort 16% (min 6%) advise inspection.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,380 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT ! (4.1.E.1)

areas of corrosion under/around vehicle

brake pipes rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2016 59,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top / bulk head area near (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT ! (4.1.E.1)

areas of corrosion under/around vehicle

brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,676 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 56,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,731 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 55,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,656 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,744 miles

both outer sills+sills to floors corroded

underside of vehicle corroded full length

Fail 5 Apr 2012 53,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sills+sills to floors corroded

underside of vehicle corroded full length

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,719 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel tank slightly damaged

nearside & offside sills becoming coroded

rear panel close to fuel tank support becoming coroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers due for replaceing

both sides outer sills sills to floor and rear chassis all getting corroded

front exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s steering rack worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,898 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,021 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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R185 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R185 KFL, 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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R185 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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