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PLO 628

1955 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,932 mi
Last recorded10,932 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1955 Ford Consul52,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLO 628
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1955
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,932 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 10,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 9,725 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,632 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 4,878 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 4,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 2,753 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 2,753 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin missing (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 10 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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PLO 628 is a 1955 Ford Consul in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1955 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 52,874 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 PLO 628, 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 71 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLO 628 registered?

PLO 628 is a 1955 Ford Consul, first registered on 13 April 1955.

Is PLO 628 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLO 628 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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