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FKJ 457C

1965 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1965 Ford Mustang49,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 457C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 86,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 80,709 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 80,705 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.2.C.1c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,366 miles

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

Slight leak from gearbox

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,591 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 79,563 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

both front seats do not lock in upright position

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,929 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 77,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,717 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 76,715 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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 457C is a 1965 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1965 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,392 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 457C, 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 61 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKJ 457C registered?

FKJ 457C is a 1965 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1965.

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