MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,569 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
excessive hydrocarbons as vehicle has a post 1975 engine fitted
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.
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Consul?
Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for XWY 359L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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