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N509 PTL

1996 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,180 mi
Last recorded129,180 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 PTL
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 129,180 miles

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 (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))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 129,138 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 129,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 129,000 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 128,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 128,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 127,256 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 126,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 126,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 125,635 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 125,628 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 124,338 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 120,365 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 120,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 112,984 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N509 PTL is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N509 PTL, 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 N509 PTL registered?

N509 PTL is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N509 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N509 PTL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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