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MMD 29L

1972 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

15,889 mi
Last recorded15,889 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMD 29L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,889 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 15,889 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 15,727 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 14,764 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 13,619 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 12,145 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 11,656 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 10,793 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 10,620 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 5 Sep 2014 10,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 10,240 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 9,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in driveshaft universal joints

general underside corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 9,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in driveshaft universal joints

general underside corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,524 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 68,846 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 68,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 4,631 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 4,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 2,362 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 2,362 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2006
Fail 15 Dec 2006

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 94,277 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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MMD 29L is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MMD 29L, 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 MMD 29L registered?

MMD 29L is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is MMD 29L safe to buy?

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