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XSV 474

1990 Ford Consul

Green Petrol 1507cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,166 mi
Last recorded90,166 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 474
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,507cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 90,166 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe just pass (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 87,834 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 'jacking' point corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 84,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,244 miles

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

nearside steering idler slight play

offside front lower ball joint slight play

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 81,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2011 81,049 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,859 miles

Rear leaf spring eye bushes starting to perish & split.

Slight play in steering system (multi joint type).

Fail 3 Jul 2010 80,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear leaf spring eye bushes starting to perish & split.

Slight play in steering system (multi joint type).

Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,427 miles

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

Engine oil leak (fuel pump).

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak noted from n/s back plate area

Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine oil leak (fuel pump).

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak noted from n/s back plate area

Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,555 miles

Both rear back plates damp.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind noted to n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Jul 2007 79,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damp around both rear back plates.

lift noted to steering box drop arm.

Fail 8 Jul 2007 79,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 78,486 miles

slight play noted in steering box

Fail 13 Jul 2006 78,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chrome tail pipe rattling

n/s/r hub leaking oil.

slight play noted in steering box.

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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XSV 474 is a 1990 Ford Consul in Green with a 1,507cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XSV 474, 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 36 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XSV 474 is a 1990 Ford Consul, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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