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VUG 123M

1971 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4950cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,147 mi
Last recorded85,147 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 123M
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,950cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2006 85,147 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

windscreen insecure

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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VUG 123M is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 VUG 123M, 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 VUG 123M registered?

VUG 123M is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VUG 123M safe to buy?

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