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VKL 29

1955 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,764 mi
Last recorded39,764 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1955 Ford Consul52,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKL 29
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1955
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,764 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,365 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,864 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 38,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 37,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 36,661 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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VKL 29 is a 1955 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VKL 29, 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

How do I check the history of VKL 29?

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What year was VKL 29 registered?

VKL 29 is a 1955 Ford Consul, first registered on 5 July 1955.

Is VKL 29 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKL 29 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VKL 29 have outstanding finance?

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