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NHK 373M

1974 Ford Consul

Brown Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,686 mi
Last recorded75,686 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Consul64,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHK 373M
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,686 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 75,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,682 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,388 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,018 miles

o/s front floor footwell rusty

o/s front outer sill rusty

play in n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,231 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre wearing on outer edges

play in n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Oct 2008 71,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,942 miles

n/s rear outer sill rusty

o/s front lower wishbone rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,182 miles

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads low

o/s front brake pipes rusty

o/s front lower wishbone rusty

o/s rear inner wheel rim damaged

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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NHK 373M is a 1974 Ford Consul in Brown with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 64,624 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 NHK 373M, 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 52 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 NHK 373M?

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What year was NHK 373M registered?

NHK 373M is a 1974 Ford Consul, first registered on 6 December 1974.

Is NHK 373M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHK 373M shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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