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MLN 148L

1972 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5763cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,700 mi
Last recorded84,700 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLN 148L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,763cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,524 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,215 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 83,849 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,335 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2015 82,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,318 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,998 miles

nearside front steering arm ball joint has slight play

offisde front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,651 miles

NEARSIDE REAR 1/4 PANEL STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 15 Jul 2011 81,651 miles

NEARSIDE REAR 1/4 PANEL STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 70,429 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 79,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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MLN 148L is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,763cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MLN 148L, 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 MLN 148L registered?

MLN 148L is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is MLN 148L safe to buy?

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