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R344 BMX

1997 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 BMX
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,286 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 86,286 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 89,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,577 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated serviceable travel at lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,943 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 83,938 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 82,207 miles

Front anti roll bar mounting d bushes have slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear axle sway shock has slight play in stem bush

Nearside Rear seat belt not working intermittantly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower seat belt intermitantly not working

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear anti tramp bar has surface corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

brake and fuel pipes have surface corrosion

brake power assist unit has surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

general surface corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Sep 2016 82,207 miles

Front anti roll bar mounting d bushes have slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear axle sway shock has slight play in stem bush

Nearside Rear seat belt not working intermittantly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower seat belt intermitantly not working

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear anti tramp bar has surface corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

brake and fuel pipes have surface corrosion

brake power assist unit has surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,374 miles

corrosion to exhausts and brake pipes

lower ball joint grease boots perished

rear pads low

Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,522 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 76,341 miles

Handbrake close to end of travel

Handbrake reading on limit

Poor pattern to both headlamps

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2012 76,341 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Handbrake close to end of travel

Handbrake reading on limit

Poor pattern to both headlamps

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,910 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2008 70,787 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,777 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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R344 BMX is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R344 BMX, 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 R344 BMX registered?

R344 BMX is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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