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AUJ 172A

1963 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,620 mi
Last recorded23,620 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1963 Ford Consul60,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUJ 172A
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 May 2018 23,620 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 23,304 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,778 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,227 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,343 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,532 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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AUJ 172A is a 1963 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,219 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 AUJ 172A, 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 63 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AUJ 172A?

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What year was AUJ 172A registered?

AUJ 172A is a 1963 Ford Consul, first registered on 3 September 1963.

Is AUJ 172A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUJ 172A shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AUJ 172A have outstanding finance?

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