MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
HEAVY COOLANT LEAK FROM ENGINE.
HEAVY OIL LEAK FROM FNGINE.
NEAR SIDE FRONT BUMPER INSECURE.
OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both seals surface rust
off side rear wheel arch surface rust
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside outer sill panel has slight corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside outer sill panel has slight corrosion
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R578 HRO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue 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 R578 HRO, 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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What year was R578 HRO registered?
R578 HRO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 July 1998.
Is R578 HRO safe to buy?
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