MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,430 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise PAS pipe weeping oil from reservoir to pump
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
advise PAS pipe weeping oil from reservoir to pump
engine oil leak
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R65 EWC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R65 EWC, 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 R65 EWC registered?
R65 EWC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 18 February 1998.
Is R65 EWC safe to buy?
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