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MME 167L

1972 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,312 mi
Last recorded36,312 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMME 167L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,312 miles

hand brake cables twisted

slight play in gearbox bearing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

hand brake cables twisted

n/s/f wheel has slight brake bind

rear prop has slight play in joint

slight play in gearbox bearring

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,902 miles

Battery insecure

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

Floor pan welding not complete

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,927 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 31,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,768 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 31,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,083 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2006 30,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower 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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MME 167L is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MME 167L, 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 MME 167L registered?

MME 167L is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is MME 167L safe to buy?

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