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R200 BOD

1997 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,418 mi
Last recorded39,418 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 BOD
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 39,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front most (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both headlight images poor

centre stop light has been converted to a fog light

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

play in steering arms os on limits

slight damage to sills

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,743 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,947 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 37,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 14 Dec 2013 34,753 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 34,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advanced play in o/s steering rack inner joint

movement in both rear diff half shaft bearings

parking brake lever travel long

poor headlight beam image

Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,657 miles

poor headlight beam image

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 6 Aug 2011 29,897 miles

headlight aims poor beam images

movement in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 26 Jun 2010 29,339 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,581 miles

front lower ball joint boots split

play o/s lower ball joint on limit

Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,940 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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R200 BOD is a 1997 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 78,746 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 R200 BOD, 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 29 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R200 BOD registered?

R200 BOD is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R200 BOD safe to buy?

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