CarVerify

Free Car Check

748 AME

1953 Ford Consul

Beige Petrol 1508cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,564 mi
Last recorded57,564 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1953 Ford Consul62,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration748 AME
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1953
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
View full Ford Consul reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,564 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
Full Ford Consul reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

748 AME is a 1953 Ford Consul in Beige with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 62,377 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 748 AME, 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 73 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 748 AME?

You can check the full history of 748 AME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 748 AME registered?

748 AME is a 1953 Ford Consul, first registered on 11 November 1953.

Is 748 AME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 748 AME shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 748 AME have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 748 AME. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.