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R239 OFO

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,447 mi
Last recorded125,447 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 OFO
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 125,447 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 125,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,026 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 123,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 122,223 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres slightly perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded at front

Fail 31 Aug 2017 122,175 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres slightly perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded at front

Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,337 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded at front

Fail 1 Sep 2016 120,336 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded at front

Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,657 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 111,203 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMITS

Fail 16 Feb 2009 102,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 102,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 92,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 84,846 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 84,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

n/s secondary stop lamp inop

Pass 25 Jul 2006 80,273 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 75,753 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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R239 OFO is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R239 OFO, 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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R239 OFO is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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