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347 FHU

1959 Ford Consul

Red Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,849 mi
Last recorded89,849 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1959 Ford Consul60,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration347 FHU
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,325 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 86,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 85,946 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,925 miles

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)

both sill bottoms rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,408 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 84,829 miles

offside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 30 Jul 2007 84,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 83,011 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 83,011 miles

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

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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347 FHU is a 1959 Ford Consul in Red with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1959 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 60,686 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 347 FHU, 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 67 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 347 FHU?

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What year was 347 FHU registered?

347 FHU is a 1959 Ford Consul, first registered on 29 July 1959.

Is 347 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 347 FHU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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