MOT Status
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
all tyres slightly perished
both rear jacking points corroded
n/s rear hand and footbrake efforts slightly low
rear axle oil leak
slight play n/s steering idler
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear foot and handbrake effort slightly low
n/s rear hub oil seal leaking slightly
rear jacking points corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s rear jacking point corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Ford Consul?
Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RPC 85 is a 1952 Ford Consul in Beige with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 RPC 85, 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 74 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RPC 85 registered?
RPC 85 is a 1952 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 January 1952.
Is RPC 85 safe to buy?
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