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GEL 385L

1972 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5752cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

5,938 mi
Last recorded5,938 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 385L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,752cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 5,938 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 5,489 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 4,735 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 4,083 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 3,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 3,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 2,844 miles

off side and near side rear tyres cracking slightly

slight play near side front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2014 2,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

hazards flash fast

steering box area damp

Fail 13 Mar 2014 2,080 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

hazards flash fast

steering box area damp

Pass 14 Mar 2013 639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 247 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 195 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 99,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 99,581 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,420 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 99,148 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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GEL 385L is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,752cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1972 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 53,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GEL 385L, 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 54 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 GEL 385L registered?

GEL 385L is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is GEL 385L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 385L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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