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EYF 77J

1971 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 7016cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,174 mi
Last recorded64,174 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYF 77J
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,016cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 64,174 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 63,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,107 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,912 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,287 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,347 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,963 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 60,665 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 60,635 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,604 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 59,598 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion off side rear wheel arch

Pass 18 Jun 2007 58,967 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 58,945 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 58,715 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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EYF 77J is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 7,016cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EYF 77J, 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.

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What year was EYF 77J registered?

EYF 77J is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 26 April 1971.

Is EYF 77J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYF 77J shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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