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LY61 MXL

2012 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,652 mi
Last recorded157,652 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mustang45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 MXL
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 157,652 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 150,542 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 147,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 143,532 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 143,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 138,394 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose/pipe joint damp, no visible leaks at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake lacking in performance. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 134,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 126,626 miles

Rear axel sleeve leaking oil

Pass 16 Feb 2019 110,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2018 94,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,271 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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LY61 MXL is a 2012 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 45,026 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 LY61 MXL, 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 14 years old, this Ford Mustang is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LY61 MXL registered?

LY61 MXL is a 2012 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LY61 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY61 MXL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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