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OTE 250K

1972 Ford Consul

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,406 mi
Last recorded57,406 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1972 Ford Consul49,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTE 250K
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,878 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,878 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,411 miles

battery insecure

door mirrors missing

nearside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,750 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 51,750 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both exterior mirrors broken, ns wiper blade poor condition, nsf wheel binding on, both rear tyres in poor condition/perished

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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OTE 250K is a 1972 Ford Consul in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTE 250K, 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 OTE 250K?

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What year was OTE 250K registered?

OTE 250K is a 1972 Ford Consul, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is OTE 250K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTE 250K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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