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TYC 374

1955 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,694 mi
Last recorded94,694 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1955 Ford Consul52,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYC 374
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2010 94,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 94,611 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 94,611 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2007 94,501 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 94,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear ligths slightly different

Pass 19 Apr 2006 94,022 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 94,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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TYC 374 is a 1955 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 TYC 374, 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 TYC 374 registered?

TYC 374 is a 1955 Ford Consul, first registered on 30 March 1955.

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