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MLR 85L

1972 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,158 mi
Last recorded59,158 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLR 85L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,756cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,158 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip device becoming worn

nearside floor to inner sill becoming corroded outside prescribed areas

nearside front suspension turret becoming corroded by coil spring mounting

nearside rear floor becoming corroded within leafspring forward mounting prescribed area

nearside rear inner sill becoming corroded within leafspring forward mounting prescribed area

offside front brake pipe becoming corroded

offside rear floor becoming corroded within leafspring forward mounting prescribed area

offside rear inner sill becoming corroded within leafspring forward mounting prescribed area

steering column upper support assembly slight play

upper steering box damp but does not appear to be leaking at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2007 59,158 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,660 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 56,960 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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MLR 85L is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLR 85L, 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 MLR 85L registered?

MLR 85L is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 19 September 1972.

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