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H553 KDF

1991 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,071 mi
Last recorded105,071 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Scorpio124,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 KDF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 105,071 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 98,357 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 98,337 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,228 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 93,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ENGINE SURGING & STALLING COLD

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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H553 KDF is a 1991 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,256 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 H553 KDF, 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 35 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 H553 KDF registered?

H553 KDF is a 1991 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 May 1991.

Is H553 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H553 KDF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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