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DSU 372

1987 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,900 mi
Last recorded89,900 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 372
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,900 miles

n/s/f bump stop rubber slightly inscure

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,900 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 89,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 89,900 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes under bonnet slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished in tread o.k for test

unable to read mileage

Pass 9 Oct 2009

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes under bonnet slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished in tread o.k for test

unable to read mileage

Pass 8 Sep 2008 6,763 miles

both inner sills slightly corroded

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished o.k for test

o/s/r wheel arch corroded o.k for test

slight lift in steering main shaft

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,256 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 24,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DSU 372 is a 1987 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DSU 372, 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 39 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DSU 372 is a 1987 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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