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A20 PFC

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,367 mi
Last recorded36,367 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PFC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 36,367 miles

Offside front inner sill/wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 36,061 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 35,927 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails.

Fail 19 Dec 2023 35,927 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Fluid leak where hose meets calliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails.

Fail 28 Nov 2023 35,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 35,106 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 34,103 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 32,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 30,806 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 27,948 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 26,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,050 miles

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Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 24,970 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 23,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen washer jet power weak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,275 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen washer jet power weak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,934 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,534 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,053 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,256 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 11,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 10,560 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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A20 PFC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 106,063 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 A20 PFC, 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 29 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 PFC registered?

A20 PFC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A20 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 PFC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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