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DHJ 524B

1971 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,097 mi
Last recorded57,097 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 524B
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 57,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 57,018 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 56,928 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 56,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 56,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 56,652 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 56,639 miles

slight play steering system

Pass 29 May 2019 56,583 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 56,583 miles

Nearside Power steering ram insecure Rubber mounting bush failed (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop-arm to link-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Loose on threads (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,246 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,478 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,949 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,565 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,797 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,215 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,953 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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DHJ 524B is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1971 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 55,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHJ 524B, 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 55 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHJ 524B registered?

DHJ 524B is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 27 April 1971.

Is DHJ 524B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHJ 524B shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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