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LTL 757

1957 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,480 mi
Last recorded77,480 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1957 Ford Consul52,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTL 757
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,478 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,178 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 76,176 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 75,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,644 miles

Advise the car has had some welding patches

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LTL 757 is a 1957 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1957 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 52,357 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 LTL 757, 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 69 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LTL 757 registered?

LTL 757 is a 1957 Ford Consul, first registered on 28 May 1957.

Is LTL 757 safe to buy?

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