MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CONSULs year 1961

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Pass percent:80.14%

(The average a petrol FORD CONSUL year 1961 passes without issue)

Based on:1,772 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	96
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	58
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	48
Headlamp aim out of alignment	38
Rear brake binding	34
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	23
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Registration plate issues	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Steering box cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc insecure \|3.5.1i\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely holding on \|1.2.1 \|c\|\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	96
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	58
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	48
Headlamp aim out of alignment	38
Rear brake binding	34
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	23
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Registration plate issues	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Steering box cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc insecure \|3.5.1i\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely holding on \|1.2.1 \|c\|\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CONSULs year 1961

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