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889 FMP

1955 Ford Consul

Grey Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,532 mi
Last recorded38,532 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1955 Ford Consul52,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration889 FMP
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 38,532 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 38,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear park brake lever slightly seized

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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889 FMP is a 1955 Ford Consul in Grey with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1955 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 52,874 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 889 FMP, 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 71 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 889 FMP registered?

889 FMP is a 1955 Ford Consul, first registered on 22 August 1955.

Is 889 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 889 FMP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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