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S129 AFG

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

107,549 mi
Last recorded107,549 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 AFG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2018 107,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front wing/door damaged

Offside repeater lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,208 miles

Oil leak ()

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2017 107,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,844 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

oil leak axle

oil leak engine

Pass 21 Dec 2015 105,646 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner/outer edges

oil leaks

Fail 16 Dec 2015 105,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing inner/outer edges

oil leaks

Pass 18 Dec 2014 103,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 103,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 102,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf headlight washer missing

traction control light on

Fail 16 Dec 2013 102,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf headlight washer missing

traction control light on

Pass 18 Dec 2012 100,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f window not open

Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,254 miles

Front exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Fuel pipes becoming corroded

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Oil leak

Slight play in offside of steering rack

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2010 97,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Fuel pipes becoming corroded

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Oil leak

Slight play in offside of steering rack

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2009 93,636 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust clamps corroded but are secure

n/s rear lamp small cracks

rear tyres at 3mm

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2009 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust clamps corroded but are secure

n/s rear lamp small cracks

rear tyres at 3mm

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2008 88,848 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear inner light lense cracked

slight imbalance on rear foot brake application

slight wear in inner rack joints

Fail 16 Dec 2008 88,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear inner light lense cracked

slight wear in inner rack joints

Pass 20 Dec 2007 86,478 miles

slight play osf rack drumstick

Pass 22 Dec 2006 83,085 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 83,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 79,559 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 79,559 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S129 AFG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S129 AFG, 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 S129 AFG registered?

S129 AFG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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