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EYW 7J

1971 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,110 mi
Last recorded44,110 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYW 7J
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,756cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight play/end float in hub

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 43,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight play/end float in hub

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear side lights only operate with headlamps on.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside rear roll bar link bushes cracked/split

slight play/endfloat in offside rear hub

Pass 6 Jul 2019 43,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 42,440 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 42,428 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,525 miles

minor exhaust blow front manifold and centre pipe

small cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2017 41,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

minor exhaust blow front manifold and centre pipe

small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,465 miles

end float at nearside rear hub/axle assembly.

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2015 39,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

end float at nearside rear hub/axle assembly.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,264 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2014 36,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,642 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 33,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 307,130 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,492 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,590 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 29,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,467 miles

Slight play in top of 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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EYW 7J is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EYW 7J, 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 EYW 7J registered?

EYW 7J is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 19 February 1971.

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