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FTM 27L

1971 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 7100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,725 mi
Last recorded55,725 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 27L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,725 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,712 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,685 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 55,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,624 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,571 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,542 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 55,542 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRont n/s top ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,518 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2007 55,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front n/s foot brake inbalance.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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FTM 27L is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Red with a 7,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FTM 27L, 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 FTM 27L registered?

FTM 27L is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is FTM 27L safe to buy?

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