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N593 VLJ

1996 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,618 mi
Last recorded148,618 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN593 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 148,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Axle (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 146,399 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 140,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 134,425 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 128,917 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 121,412 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 111,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 104,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,684 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 94,505 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 87,976 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 81,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,156 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,821 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,741 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 59,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,603 miles

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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N593 VLJ is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N593 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 N593 VLJ registered?

N593 VLJ is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N593 VLJ safe to buy?

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