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JLD 527N

1975 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,593 mi
Last recorded38,593 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1975 Ford Consul38,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLD 527N
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 38,593 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 38,544 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 38,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 38,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rusty and squeeky (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 38,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 38,477 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 38,447 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,363 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,310 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,138 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight smoke from exhaust

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,069 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,993 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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JLD 527N is a 1975 Ford Consul in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1975 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 38,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLD 527N, 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 51 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 JLD 527N registered?

JLD 527N is a 1975 Ford Consul, first registered on 2 April 1975.

Is JLD 527N safe to buy?

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