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173 GWO

1993 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,718 mi
Last recorded52,718 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Ford Mustang52,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration173 GWO
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 52,718 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 52,685 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,355 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 52,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 52,133 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 51,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 51,521 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,980 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 50,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,403 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise all ball joints rubber gaitors split

advise front number plate cracked but still visable

advise movement through out rack

Fail 27 Mar 2008 50,391 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise all ball joints rubber gaitors split

advise front number plate cracked but still visable

advise movement through out rack

unable to check n/s/f steering and ball joints due to excessive movement in suspension arm

Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,217 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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173 GWO is a 1993 Ford Mustang in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1993 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 52,551 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 173 GWO, 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 33 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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173 GWO is a 1993 Ford Mustang, first registered on 3 June 1993.

Is 173 GWO safe to buy?

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