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MDP 512K

1972 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,435 mi
Last recorded76,435 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 512K
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,756cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,435 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 76,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Oil leak Rear of Engine ()

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,436 miles

various underbody surface corrsion

Fail 14 Jul 2012 76,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

various underbody surface corrsion

Pass 17 May 2011 76,434 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 76,409 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 73,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 70,031 miles

slight phasing accross rear lights

surface corrosion on underside

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 512K is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 512K, 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 512K is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 2 February 1972.

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