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521 WVX

1984 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,824 mi
Last recorded66,824 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Consul60,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration521 WVX
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 May 2017 66,824 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2016 66,391 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 65,763 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated offside borderline

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 27 May 2014 65,120 miles

Oil leak

slght bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,540 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 63,846 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,838 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,278 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,011 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,045 miles

hand brake travel close to max

oil leak

slight noise from off side front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,750 miles

Security of exhaust at front joint

Slight humin noise from offside front wheel bearing

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

Underbody heavily covered in underseal

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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521 WVX is a 1984 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 60,611 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 521 WVX, 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 42 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 521 WVX registered?

521 WVX is a 1984 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is 521 WVX safe to buy?

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