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R565 XKR

1996 Ford Mustang

Orange Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,731 mi
Last recorded146,731 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 XKR
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 146,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 144,285 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 144,217 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 144,217 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 144,217 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 146,317 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 144,218 miles

advise both front tyre wear 2mm

advise both front tyres cracking

advise rear brake discs pitted

advise rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Dec 2013 144,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both front tyre wear 2mm

advise both front tyres cracking

advise rear brake discs pitted

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 144,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 138,396 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 130,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 118,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R565 XKR is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Orange with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R565 XKR, 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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What year was R565 XKR registered?

R565 XKR is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is R565 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R565 XKR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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