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WNZ 5004

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,085 mi
Last recorded70,085 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 5004
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 70,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,984 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 69,601 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,404 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front and rear coil springs corroding

slight corrosion under vehicle also rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,963 miles

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 68,963 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 68,948 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,488 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 68,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 67,925 miles

Oil leak

both sides sills corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 67,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both sides sills corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,233 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,233 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,770 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,768 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,641 miles

both front lower ball joints have been replaced with second hand complete with balljoint.

surface corosion under body.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 66,641 miles

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

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 middle inner sill corroded. not in any prescribed area.

Pass 28 May 2010 66,022 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,519 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,382 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 63,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,457 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,395 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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WNZ 5004 is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WNZ 5004, 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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WNZ 5004 is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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