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1980 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,933 mi
Last recorded33,933 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration5079 KB
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 33,933 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,884 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 33,820 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,807 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,732 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,673 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 33,673 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,607 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,400 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,292 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,201 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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5079 KB is a 1980 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 5079 KB, 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.

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5079 KB is a 1980 Ford Consul, first registered on 21 November 1980.

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