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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Ford Consul?
Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.
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WSJ 875 is a 1981 Ford Consul in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1981 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 52,606 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 WSJ 875, 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 45 years old, this Ford Consul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of WSJ 875?
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What year was WSJ 875 registered?
WSJ 875 is a 1981 Ford Consul, first registered on 1 February 1981.
Is WSJ 875 safe to buy?
The MOT history for WSJ 875 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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