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FKJ 142C

1973 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4729cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,001 mi
Last recorded89,001 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 142C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,729cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,001 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 89,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,621 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,779 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,839 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,841 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 84,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FKJ 142C is a 1973 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,729cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 62,765 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 FKJ 142C, 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 53 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 FKJ 142C registered?

FKJ 142C is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 3 September 1973.

Is FKJ 142C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKJ 142C shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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