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MLX 40L

1972 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,138 mi
Last recorded13,138 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLX 40L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 13,138 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 1,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 1,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,131 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 10,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,957 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 943 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

some wires under bonnet need tidying up

under bonnet gear box pipes need more clips on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 9,263 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 9,263 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MLX 40L is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Green with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MLX 40L, 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 MLX 40L registered?

MLX 40L is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 9 October 1972.

Is MLX 40L safe to buy?

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