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MBD 556K

1972 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,861 mi
Last recorded2,861 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 556K
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 2,861 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 2,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2016 1,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 869 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 336 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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MBD 556K is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Green with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 MBD 556K, 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.

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What year was MBD 556K registered?

MBD 556K is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is MBD 556K safe to buy?

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