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V983 FNA

1999 Ford Consul

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,656 mi
Last recorded177,656 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Consul83,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 FNA
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 177,656 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 177,654 miles

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

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Front Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 169,019 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 169,019 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER CHASSIS HOLED & CORRODED TO EXCESS, near inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured SPRING BROKEN (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S,N/S NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 156,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 156,070 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 148,735 miles

(welding covered in black underseal).

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 141,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body floor condition poor

Fail 4 Sep 2012 141,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

body floor condition poor

Fail 28 Jul 2012 140,660 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,510 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 128,510 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 116,439 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 116,439 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 103,021 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 102,956 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre app limit for wear

o/s rear tyre on limit for wear

slight movement in front hub bearings

Fail 1 Aug 2008 91,037 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,037 miles

brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 4 Aug 2007 77,702 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 65,617 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,617 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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V983 FNA is a 1999 Ford Consul in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 V983 FNA, 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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V983 FNA is a 1999 Ford Consul, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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