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270 YUY

1955 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,074 mi
Last recorded40,074 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1955 Ford Consul52,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration270 YUY
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1955
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,074 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,716 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Consul?

Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
brake binding 207
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
parking brake recording little or no effort 164
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 128
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270 YUY is a 1955 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 52,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Consul fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 270 YUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Consul typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 71 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 270 YUY?

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What year was 270 YUY registered?

270 YUY is a 1955 Ford Consul, first registered on 7 April 1955.

Is 270 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 270 YUY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 270 YUY have outstanding finance?

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