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PHY 950

1953 Ford Consul

Grey Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,644 mi
Last recorded98,644 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1953 Ford Consul62,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHY 950
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1953
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,644 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 97,233 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 95,910 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 94,273 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 92,909 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 91,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 89,962 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 88,233 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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PHY 950 is a 1953 Ford Consul in Grey with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PHY 950, 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 PHY 950?

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What year was PHY 950 registered?

PHY 950 is a 1953 Ford Consul, first registered on 19 March 1953.

Is PHY 950 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHY 950 shows 8 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 PHY 950 have outstanding finance?

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