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ESU 751

1987 Ford Consul

Black Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,973 mi
Last recorded73,973 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESU 751
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,973 miles

Offside front wheel bearing noisy when spun

Pass 26 May 2011 73,048 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 72,390 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 72,356 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 72,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,033 miles

nearside front steering idler has some play

Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,989 miles

steering has slight play

Fail 30 May 2007 70,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 70,836 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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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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ESU 751 is a 1987 Ford Consul, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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