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L7 PTA

2001 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,968 mi
Last recorded62,968 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Mustang59,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 PTA
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 62,968 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 60,544 miles

inner sills and floor areas corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil cap missing

Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flanges small exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 55,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flanges small exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,664 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 47,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,781 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 43,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 42,940 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,686 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,134 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,865 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,926 miles

NEAR SIDE HEADLAMP MOUNT IS LOOSE

NONE CAT TEST CARRIED OUT DUE TO NOT IN EMISSONS BOOK

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ON FULL LOCK TO LOCK ON STEERING TYRES CLOSE TO INNER WHEEL ARCHES

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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L7 PTA is a 2001 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 59,171 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 L7 PTA, 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 25 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L7 PTA registered?

L7 PTA is a 2001 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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