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T668 EEV

1999 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,179 mi
Last recorded153,179 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Scorpio88,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT668 EEV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 153,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 153,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 149,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

Pass 9 Nov 2012 149,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 143,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 143,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 131,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 131,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 120,924 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 109,423 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 109,264 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

f/ number plate starting to discolour

Pass 26 Sep 2007 98,274 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 98,274 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 88,703 miles

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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T668 EEV is a 1999 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,476 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 T668 EEV, 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 27 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T668 EEV is a 1999 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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