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EUD 789K

1972 Ford Mustang

Maroon Petrol 3278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

86,893 mi
Last recorded86,893 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUD 789K
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 86,893 miles

BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFERENT SIZES

FRONT AND REAR WHEELS DIFFERENT SIZES

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

STEERING IDLER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

VEHICLE REPAIRED IN VARIOUS PLACES

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Jul 2009 86,404 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFERENT IN SIZE

FRONT AND REAR WHEELS DIFFERENT

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

O/S/F SEAT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

VEHICLE LOWER STRUCTURE REPAIRED IN VARIOUS PLACES

Fail 1 Jul 2009 86,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

age cracking to all tyres

engine sounds like it has an air leak

front and rear ind. lenses red

front and rear tyre sizes dif.

fuel cap seal in poor condition

general corrosion to floor pan

heavy corrosion to rear leaf springs

loud klonck heard from osf no faults found

rear leaf spring shackle bushes poor

rear no.plate poor cracked

signs of corrosion and repairs to chassis sections

washer switch poorly positioned

Fail 30 Jun 2009 86,387 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

age cracking to tyre walls

engine sounds like it has an air leak

front and rear tyres sizes dif.

fuel cap seal poor

general corrosion to front floor pan

klonck heard from front suspension no fault found

rear ind. lenses red and front

rear leaf spring shackel bushes poor all

rear leaf springs heavy corrosion

rear no.plate poor cracked

signs of repairs and corrosion to chassis sections

washer switch poorly positioned

Fail 2 Jul 2008 86,377 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 85,975 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 85,975 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front indicator faded

offside front and both front tyres showing signs of age cracking

rear number plate cracked

slight movement front exhaust flange

Pass 16 Mar 2006 84,651 miles

battery insecure

brake warning light on,no obvious faults found.

corrosion in front chassis rails

corrosion in rear inner wheel arches

near side rear brake slower coming on than offside rear,effiency good but advise manual inspection.

off side front amber indicator slightly discoloured.

off side rear tyre sidewall perishing,not showing reinforcement but advise renewing

Fail 13 Feb 2006 84,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

speedo cable has been rubbing on bottom end of the steering column

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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EUD 789K is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Maroon with a 3,278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 EUD 789K, 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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EUD 789K is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 9 March 1972.

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