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N601 XOD

1996 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,476 mi
Last recorded146,476 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 XOD
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 146,476 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.2 (a) (i))

offside headlamp slightly insecure.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2022 146,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2022 146,476 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working Both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2021 146,476 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 146,476 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure calmp missing on offside tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 146,476 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE OF BODY CORRODED

Pass 25 Jun 2019 146,476 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Aug 2017 146,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes have light corrosion and are coated with rustproofing (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes have light corrosion and are coated with rustproofing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 146,476 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes have light corrosion and are coated with rustproofing (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes have light corrosion and are coated with rustproofing

Pass 27 May 2016 146,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 146,478 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 146,476 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 145,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 131,461 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 124,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 115,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 108,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 98,203 miles

unevan wear on front tyres

Fail 28 Jun 2007 97,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 86,461 miles

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

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

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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N601 XOD is a 1996 Ford Mustang in White with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N601 XOD, 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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N601 XOD is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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