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VSL 315

2001 Ford Consul

White Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,327 mi
Last recorded77,327 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSL 315
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,327 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 77,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 77,295 miles

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2014 77,285 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED

Pass 6 Apr 2013 77,275 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,266 miles

tyres perished

Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 77,252 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

surface corrsion on chassis.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,665 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 40,665 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,157 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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VSL 315 is a 2001 Ford Consul in White with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VSL 315, 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 25 years old, this Ford Consul is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VSL 315 registered?

VSL 315 is a 2001 Ford Consul, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is VSL 315 safe to buy?

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