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BEV 874L

1973 Ford Consul

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,949 mi
Last recorded94,949 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEV 874L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 94,949 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,189 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 94,175 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 93,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 92,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 92,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,293 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,759 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,271 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 89,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,851 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 86,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,030 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 84,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 82,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,336 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,222 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 71,372 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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BEV 874L is a 1973 Ford Consul in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BEV 874L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BEV 874L?

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What year was BEV 874L registered?

BEV 874L is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is BEV 874L safe to buy?

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