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VSL 484

1956 Ford Consul

Black Petrol 1508cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,989 mi
Last recorded44,989 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1956 Ford Consul49,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSL 484
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,508cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 44,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 44,989 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 44,977 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg forward of arb leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg forward of arb mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 484 is a 1956 Ford Consul in Black with a 1,508cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,907 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 VSL 484, 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 70 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 VSL 484 registered?

VSL 484 is a 1956 Ford Consul, first registered on 9 January 1956.

Is VSL 484 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSL 484 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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