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A17 SUW

1996 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,930 mi
Last recorded144,930 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SUW
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 144,930 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel lowered (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 140,516 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both headlamp beam patterns incorrect, but not aimed incorrectly

Pass 6 Feb 2014 135,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,563 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 129,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 124,027 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

both front tyres very worn on Inner edges

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 26 Jan 2012 124,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

both front tyres very worn on Inner edges

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 113,124 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 113,124 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 102,697 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 102,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 96,094 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,775 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Mustang?

Based on 140,135 MOT tests across 19,692 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
1,994
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,846
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,037
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 972
position lamp(s) not working 783
Direction indicator incorrect colour 756
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A17 SUW is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 84,786 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 Mustang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 SUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mustang typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 SUW is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is A17 SUW safe to buy?

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