MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Consul?
Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BEN 5 is a 1999 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,508cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1999 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 83,634 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 BEN 5, 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 27 years old, this Ford Consul is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of BEN 5?
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What year was BEN 5 registered?
BEN 5 is a 1999 Ford Consul, first registered on 21 May 1999.
Is BEN 5 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BEN 5 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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