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643 UXC

1971 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1702cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,958 mi
Last recorded33,958 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration643 UXC
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,702cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,958 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 30,860 miles

Oil leak

osr inner arch corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2013 28,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 2 Dec 2011 23,830 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,987 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,105 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Feb 2007 13,911 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 13,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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643 UXC is a 1971 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,702cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 643 UXC, 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 55 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 643 UXC registered?

643 UXC is a 1971 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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