MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,223 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
uderseal covering under body
How Reliable is the Ford Consul?
Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
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RCD 785M is a 1974 Ford Consul in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 RCD 785M, 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 RCD 785M?
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What year was RCD 785M registered?
RCD 785M is a 1974 Ford Consul, first registered on 4 July 1974.
Is RCD 785M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RCD 785M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RCD 785M have outstanding finance?
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