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MHX 17L

1972 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,533 mi
Last recorded80,533 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHX 17L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,533 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

all suspension bushes starting to perish

power steer box slight leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,944 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,414 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 78,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,001 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 76,750 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,161 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 17L is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Red with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MHX 17L, 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 17L registered?

MHX 17L is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is MHX 17L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHX 17L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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