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899 XVD

1954 Ford Consul

Black Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,377 mi
Last recorded27,377 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1954 Ford Consul62,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration899 XVD
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 27,377 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 26,397 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,575 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 23,575 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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899 XVD is a 1954 Ford Consul in Black with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 899 XVD, 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.

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What year was 899 XVD registered?

899 XVD is a 1954 Ford Consul, first registered on 23 November 1954.

Is 899 XVD safe to buy?

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