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MDP 291K

1972 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,433 mi
Last recorded65,433 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 291K
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2009 65,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

1.Both front doors, front wings, rear boot lid, bonnet all made out of fibre glass... all have been checked and are secure to driver and other road users.

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2007 65,288 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 65,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 64,925 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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MDP 291K is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Black with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MDP 291K, 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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MDP 291K is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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