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AEW 193A

1961 Ford Consul

White Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,845 mi
Last recorded19,845 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1961 Ford Consul52,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEW 193A
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,845 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 11 Jun 2015 19,845 miles

Tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,487 miles

slight corrosion in n/s front macpherson strut upper mounting.slight corrosion in n/s steering idler.185/70 x r14 tyres on rear.155/65 x r13 tyres onfront.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 19,487 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion in n/s front macpherson strut upper mounting.slight corrosion in n/s steering idler mounting.185 x 70 r14 tyres on rear.155/65 x r13 tyres on front.battery inscure.

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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AEW 193A is a 1961 Ford Consul in White with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 52,367 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 AEW 193A, 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 65 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 AEW 193A?

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What year was AEW 193A registered?

AEW 193A is a 1961 Ford Consul, first registered on 16 May 1961.

Is AEW 193A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEW 193A shows 4 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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