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MHX 16L

1972 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5723cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,154 mi
Last recorded85,154 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHX 16L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,723cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,154 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 85,152 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,851 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 84,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,172 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 84,159 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,157 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 84,144 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,120 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 84,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 84,064 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 84,054 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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MHX 16L is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,723cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MHX 16L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MHX 16L registered?

MHX 16L is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 4 December 1972.

Is MHX 16L safe to buy?

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