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R513 KFG

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,937 mi
Last recorded215,937 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 KFG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 215,937 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

both rear outer sills corroded but not holed

Fail 18 Dec 2015 215,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2014 213,881 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 203,758 miles

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle body and structure

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 203,758 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle body and structure

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 193,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion repairs to vehicle structure

Fail 14 Nov 2012 193,933 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 185,122 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 185,122 miles

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

Corrosion to both inner and outer sill panels

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres wearing heaverly on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 171,809 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 171,809 miles

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

Corrosion to vehicle structure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 162,277 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 162,277 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 151,989 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 151,989 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 138,915 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 138,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 124,058 miles

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

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

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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R513 KFG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R513 KFG, 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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R513 KFG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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