MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,233 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Boot won't open
PAS fluid low
Several fuses blow or melted in fuse box
Wiring to offside headlight melted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R458 RSN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R458 RSN, 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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R458 RSN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 January 1998.
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