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542 AMX

1954 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,580 mi
Last recorded70,580 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1954 Ford Consul62,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 AMX
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 May 2012 70,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,667 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,831 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 76,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,238 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,987 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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542 AMX is a 1954 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,838 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 542 AMX, 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 72 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 542 AMX?

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What year was 542 AMX registered?

542 AMX is a 1954 Ford Consul, first registered on 5 March 1954.

Is 542 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 542 AMX shows 7 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 542 AMX have outstanding finance?

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