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V803 OUM

1999 Ford Consul

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,945 mi
Last recorded196,945 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Consul83,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 OUM
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 196,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 188,216 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 188,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake balance at 36%

Pass 20 May 2011 166,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2010 135,934 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel arch has slight corrotion but not resulting in a sharp edge

Pass 2 Dec 2009 123,707 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 Nov 2009 123,252 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Nov 2008 102,189 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 83,755 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 83,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front arches starting to corrode

slight play in driver seat

Fail 11 Oct 2006 71,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,339 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 58,405 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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V803 OUM is a 1999 Ford Consul in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 83,634 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 V803 OUM, 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 27 years old, this Ford Consul is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V803 OUM is a 1999 Ford Consul, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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