FordScorpio MOT results
In 2025, 75.5% of Ford Scorpio MOT tests were passed first time, better than the 66.9% for cars of the same age. 4.1% had at least one dangerous defect (6.7% for cars the same age). The typical Ford Scorpio tested was 28 years old with 82,900 miles. Based on 98 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Ford Scorpio cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 75.5%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 66.9%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 3.1%passed after repair
- Failed
- 21.4%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 4.1%same age 6.7%
- Typical mileage
- 82,900at the test
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
By age at the test
Ford ScorpioAll cars that age
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-29 years | 69 | 79.7% | 59.6% | 81,600 |
| 30-39 years | 29 | 65.5% | 71.3% | 100,400 |
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Where they’re tested
Colour shows how common the Ford Scorpio is among cars tested in each area, against its share across Great Britain: 2× means twice as common as usual.
- under 0.5×
- 0.5×–0.8×
- 0.8×–1.25×
- 1.25×–2×
- 2× or more
- Fewer than 5 tests
- None tested
Postcode area of the garage that did the test, not where the owner lives. Hover over or tap an area for its figures.
| Postcode area | Region | Tests | Share | vs all cars | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG Nottingham | East Midlands | 5 | 5.1% | 2.8× | – |
| PE Peterborough | East of England | 5 | 5.1% | 2.7× | – |
| B Birmingham | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BH Bournemouth | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| BR Bromley | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CA Carlisle | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CB Cambridge | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CF Cardiff | Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CH Chester | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CM Chelmsford | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CO Colchester | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CT Canterbury | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| CV Coventry | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| DE Derby | East Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| DH Durham | North East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| DT Dorchester | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| FY Blackpool | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| GL Gloucester | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| HA Harrow | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| HX Halifax | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| IP Ipswich | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| IV Inverness | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| KT Kingston upon Thames | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| KY Kirkcaldy | Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| L Liverpool | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LN Lincoln | East Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| LS Leeds | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| M Manchester | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| ME Rochester | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| MK Milton Keynes | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| N London N | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NN Northampton | East Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| NW London NW | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| OX Oxford | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PL Plymouth | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PO Portsmouth | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| PR Preston | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| RG Reading | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| RM Romford | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SE London SE | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SG Stevenage | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SK Stockport | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SN Swindon | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SP Salisbury | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SS Southend-on-Sea | East of England | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| ST Stoke-on-Trent | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| SY Shrewsbury | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TA Taunton | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TN Tonbridge | South East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TQ Torquay | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TR Truro | South West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| TW Twickenham | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| UB Southall | London | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| WA Warrington | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| WF Wakefield | Yorkshire and the Humber | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| WN Wigan | North West | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| WS Walsall | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| WV Wolverhampton | West Midlands | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| Region | Tests | Share | vs all cars | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| North East | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| North West | 17 | 17.3% | 2.1× | – |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 6 | 6.1% | 2.7× | – |
| Wales | fewer than 5 | – | – | – |
| West Midlands | 8 | 8.2% | 1.1× | – |
| East Midlands | 9 | 9.2% | 1.8× | – |
| East of England | 18 | 18.4% | 2.5× | – |
| London | 10 | 10.2% | 1.7× | – |
| South East | 13 | 13.3% | 1.6× | – |
| South West | 13 | 13.3% | 1.9× | – |
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
Ford ScorpioCars the same age
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Ford Scorpio tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases Body and structure | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.2× | 0.0% |
| Prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat belts and airbags | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.6× | 0.0% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.7× | 0.0% |
| Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body and structure | 3.1% | 0.9% | 3.4× | 0.0% |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8× | 0.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9× | 0.0% |
| Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Brakes | 2.0% | 0.6% | 3.3× | 0.0% |
| Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0× | 0.0% |
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Emissions and leaks | 2.0% | 2.1% | 1.0× | 0.0% |
| Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body and structure | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.7× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 14.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 8.2% |
| Ball joint: ball joint has slight play | 7.1% |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive | 7.1% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 7.1% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 5.1% |
| Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced | 4.1% |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | 4.1% |
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | 4.1% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread | 4.1% |