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ROJ 887

1955 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,888 mi
Last recorded15,888 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1955 Ford Consul52,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROJ 887
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,158 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 14,677 miles

front brake immbalance at maximum tolerance

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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ROJ 887 is a 1955 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ROJ 887, 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.

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What year was ROJ 887 registered?

ROJ 887 is a 1955 Ford Consul, first registered on 21 April 1955.

Is ROJ 887 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROJ 887 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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