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R652 MBD

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

116,819 mi
Last recorded116,819 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 MBD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 116,819 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 116,807 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)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 116,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 110,204 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 110,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 104,757 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 104,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres in poor condition on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2008 96,430 miles

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside front seatbelt has slight fluffing

rear number plate loose

Fail 24 Jun 2008 96,401 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 95,850 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 88,285 miles

both rear metal brake pipes begining to corrode

handbrake travel could be better

offside rear chassis rail in poor corrodded condition

Pass 20 Jun 2006 79,439 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 79,439 miles

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?

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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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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