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ESV 581

1986 Ford Consul

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,570 mi
Last recorded85,570 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESV 581
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,570 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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ESV 581 is a 1986 Ford Consul in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ESV 581, 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 40 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 ESV 581?

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What year was ESV 581 registered?

ESV 581 is a 1986 Ford Consul, first registered on 16 June 1986.

Is ESV 581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESV 581 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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