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MUS 289A

1972 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

901 mi
Last recorded901 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Mustang53,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUS 289A
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 555 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 551 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 367 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 204 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49 miles

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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MUS 289A is a 1972 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MUS 289A, 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 MUS 289A?

You can check the full history of MUS 289A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MUS 289A registered?

MUS 289A is a 1972 Ford Mustang, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is MUS 289A safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUS 289A shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MUS 289A have outstanding finance?

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