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USA 263

1971 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,136 mi
Last recorded97,136 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSA 263
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,136 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,770 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,598 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 96,598 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 96,386 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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USA 263 is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 55,592 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 USA 263, 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 55 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USA 263 registered?

USA 263 is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is USA 263 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USA 263 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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