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AGS 972D

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,995 mi
Last recorded68,995 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGS 972D
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,995 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear brake binding.

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 68,995 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear brake binding.

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,970 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside rear service brake slightly lagging in operation.

Offside front service brake slightly lagging in operation.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,922 miles

Front & rear brake application slightly uneven.

General corrosion & repairs all over vehicle.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 68,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Split pin missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front & rear brake application slightly uneven.

General corrosion & repairs all over vehicle.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,909 miles

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

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 ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 68,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,687 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,407 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 68,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2009 68,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 68,092 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 67,996 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 67,709 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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AGS 972D is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 78,746 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 AGS 972D, 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 29 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AGS 972D registered?

AGS 972D is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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