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N121 MUS

1996 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 MUS
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 82,857 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 82,844 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction view to path (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 82,715 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 77,939 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,335 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,878 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 66,762 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,711 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,382 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,726 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 May 2010 59,542 miles

head lamp images dim

Fail 27 May 2010 59,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

head lamp images dim

Pass 6 May 2009 57,620 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s w/blade worn

Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N121 MUS is a 1996 Ford Mustang in White with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 84,786 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 N121 MUS, 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 30 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N121 MUS registered?

N121 MUS is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N121 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 MUS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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