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GKX 680K

1972 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,156 mi
Last recorded125,156 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1972 Ford Consul49,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKX 680K
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 125,156 miles

Battery insecure

corrosion offside rear inner sil panel

nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

nearside steering rack inner joint has freeplay in joint

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2011 25,155 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

corrosion offside rear inner sil panel

nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

nearside steering rack inner joint has freeplay in joint

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

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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GKX 680K is a 1972 Ford Consul in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 49,045 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 GKX 680K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GKX 680K registered?

GKX 680K is a 1972 Ford Consul, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is GKX 680K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKX 680K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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