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MLY 8L

1972 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,548 mi
Last recorded88,548 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLY 8L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,548 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 88,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,481 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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MLY 8L is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,746cc 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 MLY 8L, 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 MLY 8L?

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What year was MLY 8L registered?

MLY 8L is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 28 September 1972.

Is MLY 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLY 8L 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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