MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,419 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust in poor condition.
hand brake effort 18% (min 16%) advise inspection.
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.
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
both outer sills+sills to floors corroded
underside of vehicle corroded full length
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
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
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
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)
front exhaust clamp corroded
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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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