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V153 JDU

1999 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,182 mi
Last recorded44,182 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Scorpio88,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 JDU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 44,182 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

master cylinder corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,474 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

master cylinder corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,249 miles

Brake master cylinder corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2016 42,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Brake master cylinder corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,298 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,309 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 38,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 36,091 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 35,999 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,987 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,477 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,810 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,447 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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V153 JDU 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 78.6%.

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 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 V153 JDU, 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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V153 JDU is a 1999 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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