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OKS 320L

1972 Ford Consul

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,910 mi
Last recorded49,910 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Consul49,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKS 320L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,910 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 49,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 49,173 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,427 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 47,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 47,163 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 5 Jul 2008 47,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 46,869 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 44,032 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight 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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OKS 320L is a 1972 Ford Consul in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OKS 320L, 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 OKS 320L?

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What year was OKS 320L registered?

OKS 320L is a 1972 Ford Consul, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is OKS 320L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKS 320L shows 9 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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