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JSJ 345

1959 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,549 mi
Last recorded4,549 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1959 Ford Consul60,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 345
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 4,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,187 miles

Inner sills to both sides of vehicle have multiple repairs

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F inner wing corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper blades only just clearing screen

Fail 31 Jan 2011 61,186 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Inner sills to both sides of vehicle have multiple repairs

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F inner wing corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Wiper blades only just clearing screen

Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,302 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 60,302 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,489 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 59,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JSJ 345 is a 1959 Ford Consul in Blue with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1959 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 60,686 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 JSJ 345, 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 67 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JSJ 345 registered?

JSJ 345 is a 1959 Ford Consul, first registered on 17 September 1959.

Is JSJ 345 safe to buy?

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