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XWY 359L

1973 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,569 mi
Last recorded46,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Consul63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWY 359L
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 45,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,212 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 46,139 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,569 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 45,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,451 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,451 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

excessive hydrocarbons as vehicle has a post 1975 engine fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,451 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,450 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,597 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in off side rear tyre.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 44,594 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,781 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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XWY 359L is a 1973 Ford Consul in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 63,140 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWY 359L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XWY 359L?

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What year was XWY 359L registered?

XWY 359L is a 1973 Ford Consul, first registered on 16 May 1973.

Is XWY 359L safe to buy?

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