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VKK 66

1955 Ford Consul

Grey Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,924 mi
Last recorded53,924 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1955 Ford Consul52,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKK 66
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 53,924 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 50,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 45,604 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 44,343 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 43,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 43,063 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,059 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,054 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 43,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,052 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 43,050 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,050 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,046 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 43,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,043 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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VKK 66 is a 1955 Ford Consul in Grey with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VKK 66, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKK 66 registered?

VKK 66 is a 1955 Ford Consul, first registered on 28 June 1955.

Is VKK 66 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKK 66 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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