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N475 VLJ

1996 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,800 mi
Last recorded131,800 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 131,800 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 131,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 124,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 114,566 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 101,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 101,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,929 miles

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

Rear service brake efficiency

Fail 11 Jul 2018 91,927 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 x brake pipes running across the front valance (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear service brake efficiency

Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ? (2.6.2)

all brake pipes undersealed

surface corrosion to floor pans and underbody

Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules metal section (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules metal section (3.6.B.4e)

unable to check metal brake pipes due to paint

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,300 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing 205/65/15 mid

surface corrosion to underside of body

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,035 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 7,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,964 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,587 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack on inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,937 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,978 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perished

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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N475 VLJ is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 N475 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N475 VLJ registered?

N475 VLJ is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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