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PHJ 507K

1971 Ford Consul

Brown Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,858 mi
Last recorded76,858 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 507K
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,858 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 76,858 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,438 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,086 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 76,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 74,771 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,713 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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PHJ 507K is a 1971 Ford Consul in Brown with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHJ 507K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PHJ 507K registered?

PHJ 507K is a 1971 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is PHJ 507K safe to buy?

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