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RSU 289

1996 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,902 mi
Last recorded26,902 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Mustang84,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 289
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,740cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 26,902 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 26,380 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 24,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 23,384 miles

slight leak from nearside hub seal

Pass 4 Jul 2022 22,305 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle .brake back plate . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 22,290 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle .brake back plate . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 21,139 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 19,801 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 19,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 17,724 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 16,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner steering ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,739 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play centre steering shaft (2.2.B.1f)

steering box oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 15,483 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small oil leak offside rear brake back plate

Pass 11 Dec 2013 15,196 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 14,810 miles

oil leak from offside rear hub

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,048 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,560 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 13,387 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front wheel close to petrol pipe when on full left hand lock

Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,387 miles

nearside front wheel close to petrol pipe when on full left hand lock

Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,218 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 13,098 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 12,374 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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RSU 289 is a 1996 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RSU 289, 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

How do I check the history of RSU 289?

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What year was RSU 289 registered?

RSU 289 is a 1996 Ford Mustang, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is RSU 289 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSU 289 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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