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ACU 135L

1989 Ford Mustang

Yellow Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,718 mi
Last recorded4,718 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Mustang55,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 135L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 4,718 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 3,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 3,117 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 2,233 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 2,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 260 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

off side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 10 Aug 2017 260 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,669 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,207 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,809 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 98,767 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,665 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 98,466 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 98,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 97,811 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 97,098 miles

centre tunnel corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2008 97,087 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

centre tunnel corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2007 96,439 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 96,409 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 95,289 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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ACU 135L is a 1989 Ford Mustang in Yellow with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 55,008 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 ACU 135L, 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 37 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACU 135L registered?

ACU 135L is a 1989 Ford Mustang, first registered on 7 June 1989.

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