MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,819 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both inner sills corroded
Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill
Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch
Floor pans rusty
Heaviy corrosion to offside outer sill
Heaviy corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch
Heavy corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front steel brake pipe corroded
Offside front tyre under inflated
Oil leak
Rear bumper damaged
Rear number plate deteriorated
Rear view mirror missing
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both inner sills corroded
Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill
Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch
Floor pans rusty
Heaviy corrosion to offside outer sill
Heaviy corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch
Heavy corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front steel brake pipe corroded
Offside front tyre under inflated
Oil leak
Rear bumper damaged
Rear number plate deteriorated
Rear view mirror missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear bumper damaged
Rear number plate deteriorated
Both nearside & offside inner & outer sills corroded
Both rear outer wheel arches corroded
Drivers seat belt slightly frayed
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/front wish bone bush weak
oilyunderside
p/s rack damp
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres in poor condition on edges
nearside front indicator slightly discoloured
offside front seatbelt has slight fluffing
rear number plate loose
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
nearside front indicator slightly discoloured
offside front seatbelt has slight fluffing
rear number plate loose
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear metal brake pipes begining to corrode
handbrake travel could be better
offside rear chassis rail in poor corrodded condition
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R652 MBD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 R652 MBD, 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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R652 MBD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 January 1998.
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