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YNC 237A

1961 Ford Consul

Red Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,928 mi
Last recorded15,928 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1961 Ford Consul52,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNC 237A
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,928 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 15,928 miles

Battery insecure

all outer door handles removed

front pannel made of plates screwed together and filled

front seat not sercured down properly

Fail 22 Oct 2009 15,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

all outer door handles removed

front pannel made of plates screwed together and filled

front seat not sercured down properly

Pass 14 Jul 2007 158,999 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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YNC 237A is a 1961 Ford Consul in Red with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 52,367 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 YNC 237A, 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 65 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YNC 237A registered?

YNC 237A is a 1961 Ford Consul, first registered on 4 April 1961.

Is YNC 237A safe to buy?

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