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739 YUV

1956 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,492 mi
Last recorded1,492 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1956 Ford Consul49,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration739 YUV
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 1,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 1,453 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,819 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 100 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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739 YUV is a 1956 Ford Consul in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,907 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 739 YUV, 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 70 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 739 YUV registered?

739 YUV is a 1956 Ford Consul, first registered on 23 March 1956.

Is 739 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 739 YUV 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.

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