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TDH 490M

1974 Ford Consul

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,777 mi
Last recorded35,777 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 Ford Consul64,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDH 490M
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,777 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 35,479 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,236 miles

all front brakepipes corroded

slight exaust blow

Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,170 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,074 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 35,074 miles

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

Front Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes corroding

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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TDH 490M is a 1974 Ford Consul in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TDH 490M, 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

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What year was TDH 490M registered?

TDH 490M is a 1974 Ford Consul, first registered on 25 April 1974.

Is TDH 490M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDH 490M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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