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TBH 552L

1973 Ford Consul

Bronze Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,921 mi
Last recorded7,921 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBH 552L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 7,921 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 7,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,425 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 6,490 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2009 5,935 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 5,925 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 5,443 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 5,166 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 4,375 miles

n/s/r o/s/r outer brake pipes corroding

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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TBH 552L is a 1973 Ford Consul in Bronze with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 63,140 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 TBH 552L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TBH 552L registered?

TBH 552L is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is TBH 552L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBH 552L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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