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ORT 825

1953 Ford Consul

Black Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,828 mi
Last recorded85,828 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1953 Ford Consul62,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORT 825
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,828 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,345 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,129 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind and damp around hub

slight play and noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,358 miles

all four tyre sidewalls perishing

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,181 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to inner and outer sills

nearside front track control arm bush perished

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,845 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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ORT 825 is a 1953 Ford Consul in Black with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 62,377 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 ORT 825, 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 73 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ORT 825?

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What year was ORT 825 registered?

ORT 825 is a 1953 Ford Consul, first registered on 3 December 1953.

Is ORT 825 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORT 825 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ORT 825 have outstanding finance?

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