MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,158 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Mustang?
Based on 140,135 MOT tests across 19,692 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was MLR 85L registered?
MLR 85L is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 19 September 1972.
Is MLR 85L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MLR 85L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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