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MOT reliability

Ford Consol

11 vehicles · 91 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 11 Ford Consol vehicles and 91 completed MOT tests, the Ford Consol has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,395 miles.

11
Vehicles
91
MOT tests
299
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Consol problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Consol MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Steering5%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Brakes3%
  • Body & structure1%

Ford Consol pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (10), LPG (1)

Most common Ford Consol MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Consol MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  2. Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (2 times)
  7. Oil leak (2 times)
  8. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  9. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  10. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) (1 times)

Ford Consol pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 9 100% 20,210
1972 1 5 100% 92,227
1962 3 37 89% 61,450
1961 4 27 85% 55,398
1960 1 6 67% 77,890
1956 1 7 100% 57,081

Ford Consol reliability FAQ

Across 11 Ford Consol vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Consol MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Ford Consol in our data has covered around 59,395 miles.

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