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W283 SOT

2000 Ford Consul

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,395 mi
Last recorded189,395 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Consul88,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 SOT
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 189,395 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 189,395 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 189,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 183,999 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 183,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 172,019 miles

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.

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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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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