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Offside front wheel bearing noisy when spun
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front wheel bearing slight noise
offside front wheel bearing slight noise
slight bind to offside rear brake
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
diff oil leak
exhaust system not fit very well slightly touching fuel tank
gearbox oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
diff oil leak
exhaust system not fit very well slightly touching fuel tank
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside front steering idler has some play
steering has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
deterioration in rear leaf spring shackel bushes
front brakes 20% out of balance
nearside hand brake cable very close to exhaust system at time of test
slight deterioration in both front lower inner suspension arm bushes
wear in steering idler arm bush
wear in steering system generally
How Reliable is the Ford Consul?
Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ESU 751 is a 1987 Ford Consul in Black with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 ESU 751, 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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What year was ESU 751 registered?
ESU 751 is a 1987 Ford Consul, first registered on 15 April 1987.
Is ESU 751 safe to buy?
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