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P3 BCK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,297 mi
Last recorded39,297 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 BCK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 39,297 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 39,079 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 39,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 38,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 37,821 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2020 37,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,971 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns steering arm slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,058 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,909 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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P3 BCK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P3 BCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P3 BCK registered?

P3 BCK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P3 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 BCK shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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