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MME 780L

1972 Ford Consul

Bronze Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,822 mi
Last recorded52,822 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Consul49,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMME 780L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 52,822 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,633 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,604 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 52,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,329 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 52,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 51,866 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,259 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 51,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 50,809 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 50,392 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 50,133 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 49,958 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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MME 780L is a 1972 Ford Consul in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MME 780L, 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

How do I check the history of MME 780L?

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What year was MME 780L registered?

MME 780L is a 1972 Ford Consul, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is MME 780L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MME 780L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MME 780L have outstanding finance?

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