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NHK 295K

1973 Ford Consul

Bronze Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,737 mi
Last recorded76,737 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHK 295K
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 May 2022 76,737 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,712 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,660 miles

Play In Steering Rack Inner Joints

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All Four (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 76,589 miles

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

O/S Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,541 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,491 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,440 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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NHK 295K is a 1973 Ford Consul in Bronze with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 63,140 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 NHK 295K, 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 53 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NHK 295K registered?

NHK 295K is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 23 May 1973.

Is NHK 295K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHK 295K shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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