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N726 BMO

1996 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,290 mi
Last recorded43,290 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 BMO
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 43,290 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 42,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 42,538 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILLER NECK SEAL SPLIT AND LEAKING GOING INTO TANK (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LAMP FULL OF WATER AND CONDENSATION (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 42,538 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 42,590 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 38,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre has been rubbing anti roll bar due to low tyre pressure

wet test

Pass 29 Dec 2016 35,468 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 35,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre bolt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,597 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,390 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,222 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,934 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 29,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,534 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

handbrake travel slightly high and overall just legal

steering rack mount rubbers frayed

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,754 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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N726 BMO is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N726 BMO, 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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N726 BMO is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N726 BMO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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