1956 Ford Consul 1.5L Petrol · SUL 252
1956 Ford Consul (1.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 1956. Recorded mileage 37,999 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2025. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CONSUL
- Year / Origin
- 1956 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SUL 252 Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2024
- 37,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SUL 252 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1956 Ford Consul (SUL 252) between April 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SUL 252 Mileage History
- 21/04/200619,919 mi
- 24/05/200722,799 mi+2,880 mi
- 09/05/200824,844 mi+2,045 mi
- 08/05/200926,626 mi+1,782 mi
- 24/04/201027,707 mi+1,081 mi
- 03/05/201128,713 mi+1,006 mi
- 26/04/201230,239 mi+1,526 mi
- 13/05/201330,800 mi+561 mi
- 21/05/201431,553 mi+753 mi
- 08/05/201532,246 mi+693 mi
- 20/05/201633,029 mi+783 mi
- 10/05/201734,151 mi+1,122 mi
- 10/05/201734,151 mi
- 16/05/201834,954 mi+803 mi
- 11/06/201935,586 mi+632 mi
- 07/08/202036,666 mi+1,080 mi
- 23/07/202137,126 mi+460 mi
- 23/07/202137,126 mi
- 22/07/202237,557 mi+431 mi
- 22/07/202237,557 mi
- 22/05/202437,999 mi+442 mi
Average of roughly 1,000 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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