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MLO 165L

1972 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5751cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,808 mi
Last recorded60,808 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLO 165L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,751cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 60,808 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,590 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,484 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,086 miles

play in steering system

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,011 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,519 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,438 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,505 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,993 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,730 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight power steering leak from power steering ram

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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MLO 165L is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,751cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MLO 165L, 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

How do I check the history of MLO 165L?

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What year was MLO 165L registered?

MLO 165L is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is MLO 165L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLO 165L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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