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WPO 842K

1971 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,295 mi
Last recorded51,295 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Ford Mustang55,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 842K
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,295 miles

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage ram (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,993 miles

Front spring covers starting to corrode both sides

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from ram union (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,037 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,011 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,885 miles

Nearside Front power steering rack leaking

corrosion to both inner and outer sill both sides

corrosion to front and rear chassis both sides

Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,545 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front bump stop mounts rusty n/s and o/s

Pass 27 Jul 2013 25,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,314 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 16,258 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 115,883 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 11,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 7,868 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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WPO 842K is a 1971 Ford Mustang in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WPO 842K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPO 842K registered?

WPO 842K is a 1971 Ford Mustang, first registered on 8 September 1971.

Is WPO 842K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 842K shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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