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ABW 22C

1985 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,159 mi
Last recorded93,159 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Mustang55,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 22C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,159 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 93,109 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,861 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 92,861 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,842 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 92,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,440 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 92,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 92,002 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 91,491 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 90,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 90,665 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 90,665 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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ABW 22C is a 1985 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,573 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 ABW 22C, 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 41 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 ABW 22C registered?

ABW 22C is a 1985 Ford Mustang, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is ABW 22C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 22C shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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