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R594 MBF

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

81,093 mi
Last recorded81,093 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 MBF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,093 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 81,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 77,595 miles

front lower suspension arms - rear bushes worn

Fail 21 Feb 2012 77,595 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front lower suspension arms - rear bushes worn

Fail 25 Jan 2012 77,589 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in steering

Fail 14 Jan 2012 77,568 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre split and perished

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,353 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,351 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,204 miles

All tyres wearing on edges still legal

Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,081 miles

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

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

All tyres wearing on edges still legal

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,142 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 60,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,681 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 43,073 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 42,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2005 38,134 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2005 38,134 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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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R594 MBF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R594 MBF, 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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R594 MBF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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