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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Scorpio. Check any Scorpio by registration number below.

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85.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.3%

vs Ford Avg

13

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Scorpio — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Scorpio has an average MOT pass rate of 85.4%, which is 0.3 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Scorpio is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Scorpio fails its MOT are body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Scorpio for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Scorpio, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Scorpio performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 93 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 10yr

213k mi

2000

Based on 64 vehicles

81.3%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 10yr

202k mi

1999

Based on 123 vehicles

82.9%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 10yr

202k mi

1998

Based on 154 vehicles

84.4%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.2%

1997

Based on 584 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

5.2%

1996

Based on 552 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

33.3%

1995

Based on 120 vehicles

73.3%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

22.7%

1994

Based on 303 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

1993

Based on 229 vehicles

85.6%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

1992

Based on 215 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

1991

Based on 171 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

1990

Based on 137 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%

0

Based on 185 vehicles

82.2%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Scorpio

The most common reasons a Ford Scorpio fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

10.4%
2

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

10.4%
Ford Scorpio Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Scorpio

Ford Scorpio — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Scorpio MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Scorpio?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Scorpio is 85.4% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Scorpio?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Scorpio are: Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (10.4%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (10.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Scorpio reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.4%, the Ford Scorpio is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Scorpio?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Scorpio?
Typical mileage for the Ford Scorpio: 212,516 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Scorpio to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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