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LAF 885L

1973 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,623 mi
Last recorded32,623 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 885L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,383 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 29,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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LAF 885L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 62,765 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 LAF 885L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LAF 885L?

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What year was LAF 885L registered?

LAF 885L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is LAF 885L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 885L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAF 885L have outstanding finance?

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