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981 CHX

1954 Ford Consul

Cream Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,020 mi
Last recorded75,020 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1954 Ford Consul62,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration981 CHX
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1954
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,020 miles

battery insecure in mounting

extensive welding repairs noted to chassis

front brake imbalance

ns front tyre has some perishing to tread

ns front wheel bearing slightly noisy

ns rear tyre perished in tread area

os rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,732 miles

battery insecure in mounting

extensive welding repairs made to chassis

interior rear view mirror deteriorating

os front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,426 miles

battery insecure in mounting

general corrosion to exhaust system

os front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,191 miles

hand brake could be better

Pass 30 Aug 2007 73,810 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

parking brake performance low

Fail 30 Aug 2007 73,785 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,437 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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981 CHX is a 1954 Ford Consul in Cream with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 981 CHX, 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 981 CHX registered?

981 CHX is a 1954 Ford Consul, first registered on 21 July 1954.

Is 981 CHX safe to buy?

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