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AEV 252L

1973 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,622 mi
Last recorded61,622 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEV 252L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2012 61,622 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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AEV 252L is a 1973 Ford Consul in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 63,140 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 AEV 252L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AEV 252L registered?

AEV 252L is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is AEV 252L safe to buy?

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