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ATC 451L

1973 Ford Consul

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,587 mi
Last recorded75,587 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATC 451L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,332 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,029 miles

engine mountings split and week

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 70,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine mountings split and week

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,390 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 64,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 62,388 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 62,388 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 27 May 2009 60,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 58,514 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear outer c.v. joint securing bolt not secure

Pass 10 May 2007 68,342 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 68,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ATC 451L is a 1973 Ford Consul in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ATC 451L, 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 ATC 451L registered?

ATC 451L is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 10 May 1973.

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