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GVU 417D

1965 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,383 mi
Last recorded68,383 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1965 Ford Mustang49,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVU 417D
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 68,383 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 67,309 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 67,309 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 65,321 miles

oil leak at gearbox

power steering ram boot split

radiator leaking

slight play o/s/f hub

Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,376 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 63,376 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,746 miles

chassis o/s/r and n/s/r has signs of starting to split

n/s/f lower suspension arm has slight damage

signs of leakage at g/box and rear diff

slight play on both front hubs

Fail 6 Oct 2016 61,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not hitting screen (8.2.3)

chassis o/s/r and n/s/r has signs of starting to split

n/s/f lower suspension arm has slight damage

signs of leakage at g/box and rear diff

slight play on both front hubs

Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise rear chassis legs some corrosion present at rear spring rear hangars

Fail 28 May 2015 59,601 miles

Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,028 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,013 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 58,012 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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GVU 417D is a 1965 Ford Mustang in Blue 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 GVU 417D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVU 417D registered?

GVU 417D is a 1965 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 May 1965.

Is GVU 417D safe to buy?

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