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MWV 337J

1971 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5752cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

5,506 mi
Last recorded5,506 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 337J
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,752cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 5,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check wipers (8.2.3)

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

all hand brake cables corroded

rear metal brake pipes on axle corroded close to excess

Pass 24 Sep 2014 4,986 miles

battery loose

offside front crossmember corroded

play in steering column

poor seal on fuel cap

rear seats folded down at time of test (no rear seatbelts fitted)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 4,973 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

battery loose

offside front crossmember corroded

play in steering column

poor seal on fuel cap

rear seats folded down at time of test (no rear seatbelts fitted)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 4,827 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front crossmember by radiator corroded but not considered to be load bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2013 4,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front crossmember by radiator corroded but not considered to be load bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2012 4,498 miles

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

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

main beam warning lamp not fitted

previous repair rear of floor

Fail 6 Nov 2010 3,743 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

evidance of nearside front tyre fouling inner wheelarch but not at time of test

offside exhaust tail pipe fouling fuel tank

Pass 6 Nov 2010 3,743 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

evidance of nearside front tyre fouling inner wheelarch but not at time of test

offside exhaust tail pipe fouling fuel tank

Fail 15 Jul 2010 3,738 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

corrosion to o/s front floorpan (holed)

corrosion to rear inner wheelarches

o/s door mirror slightly loose

oil leak

play in steering column

Pass 18 Jul 2009 1,249 miles

o/s front tyre in centre close to legal limit

rear brake imbalance

Pass 19 Jul 2008 501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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MWV 337J is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,752cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1971 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 55,592 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 MWV 337J, 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 55 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MWV 337J is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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