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N440 NCW

1996 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,079 mi
Last recorded133,079 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 NCW
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 133,079 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 131,732 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 131,693 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 128,698 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 126,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,023 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 124,826 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 124,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 124,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 123,672 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 123,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component deformed Steering rack mounting bushes excessively worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component deformed Steering rack mounting bushes excessively worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 122,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 120,644 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 120,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

service brake efficiency only just met, adjustment or repair required

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,314 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 116,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 116,205 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering rack bushes have play

Pass 21 Sep 2013 115,784 miles

Drivers seat belt stitching frayed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 114,891 miles

Off side front seat belt stitching frayed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 114,049 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 114,045 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

registration lamp bulbs blue

Pass 7 Oct 2010 112,510 miles

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

sills are covered by plastic

Fail 7 Oct 2010 112,510 miles

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

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

sills are covered by plastic

Pass 17 Feb 2009 111,918 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 111,009 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 111,009 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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N440 NCW is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Green with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N440 NCW, 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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N440 NCW is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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