MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Consul?
Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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490 EKX is a 1980 Ford Consul in White with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 490 EKX, 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 46 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 490 EKX?
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What year was 490 EKX registered?
490 EKX is a 1980 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 October 1980.
Is 490 EKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for 490 EKX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 490 EKX have outstanding finance?
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