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325 DHX

1978 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,491 mi
Last recorded73,491 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration325 DHX
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,491 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,490 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 73,490 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 73,490 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 73,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,482 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 73,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,480 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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325 DHX is a 1978 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 325 DHX, 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 48 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 325 DHX?

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What year was 325 DHX registered?

325 DHX is a 1978 Ford Consul, first registered on 16 November 1978.

Is 325 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 325 DHX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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