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S150 DOX

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,803 mi
Last recorded95,803 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 DOX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,803 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,656 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 94,872 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,521 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,475 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 89,993 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,768 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 84,168 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 84,168 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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S150 DOX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S150 DOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S150 DOX?

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What year was S150 DOX registered?

S150 DOX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S150 DOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S150 DOX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S150 DOX have outstanding finance?

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