MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front flexi hoses covered in unknown substance
flrxi hoses covered by substance unable to check properly
nearside front d bush has slight movement
nearside front inner doorstep mounting area repaired and covered in unknown substance
nearside front inner wheel arch repaired and covered in unknown substance
offside front d bush has slight movement
offside inner doorstep mounting area repaired andcovered
offside inner sill repaired and covered in unknown substance
offside outer sill repaired and covered in unknown substance
sills ceoered by substance unable to check propelry
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
aims on limits
both sides rear lens damaged slightly
coil springs cororded
exhaust corroded
front discs slightly worn and corroded
front number plate cracked slightly
front pads wearing low
oil leak
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight play in rack arms
slight play in stering rack
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
under bonnet components unable to check properley due to oil leak
wipers smearing
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak on gear box
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Consul?
Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W283 SOT is a 2000 Ford Consul in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 88,271 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 W283 SOT, 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 26 years old, this Ford Consul is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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W283 SOT is a 2000 Ford Consul, first registered on 17 May 2000.
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