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P437 VFA

1996 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,020 mi
Last recorded63,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 VFA
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 63,020 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,191 miles

EXHAUST HITTING PROPSHAFT IN SEVERAL PLACES WHEN JACKED

Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,412 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,495 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,909 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,400 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 53,573 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,257 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,306 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,587 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,933 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,716 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 39,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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P437 VFA is a 1996 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P437 VFA, 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 P437 VFA registered?

P437 VFA is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P437 VFA safe to buy?

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