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OBF 464M

1973 Ford Consul

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBF 464M
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 96,107 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,017 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 92,774 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,544 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 90,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OBF 464M is a 1973 Ford Consul in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OBF 464M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBF 464M registered?

OBF 464M is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 4 October 1973.

Is OBF 464M safe to buy?

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