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AHJ 171C

1972 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,990 mi
Last recorded76,990 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHJ 171C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,736cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 76,990 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,931 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 76,850 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 76,850 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,708 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,662 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,952 miles

battery held in with a strap

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside exhaust bracket snapped

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,952 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery held in with a strap

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside exhaust bracket snapped

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,908 miles

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

gearbox fluid leak

slight movement in offside front steering idler

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

offside front drag link slightly worn.

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2010 23,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

offside front drag link slightly worn.

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,807 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Feb 2009 20,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Feb 2008 17,366 miles

slight play in offside steering idler/droparm

Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,472 miles

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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AHJ 171C is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1972 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 53,003 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 AHJ 171C, 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 54 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHJ 171C registered?

AHJ 171C is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 10 January 1972.

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