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282 YUA

1971 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1702cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,804 mi
Last recorded53,804 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
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Vehicle Details

Registration282 YUA
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,702cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,804 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyres getting out of shape

Pass 19 Jul 2008 53,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 53,367 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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282 YUA is a 1971 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,702cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 282 YUA, 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 55 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 282 YUA registered?

282 YUA is a 1971 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is 282 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 282 YUA 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 282 YUA have outstanding finance?

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