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AXI 455

1981 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,267 mi
Last recorded8,267 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Mustang34,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXI 455
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 8,267 miles

Nearside rear back plate damp

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Dec 2020 8,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear back plate damp

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2019 8,263 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2018 8,256 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 8,215 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 8,137 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 7,943 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 7,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 6,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,123 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,327 miles

rear indicators pale

Pass 4 Jun 2008 2,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 2,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2006 826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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AXI 455 is a 1981 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1981 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 34,789 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 AXI 455, 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 45 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 AXI 455 registered?

AXI 455 is a 1981 Ford Mustang, first registered on 3 August 1981.

Is AXI 455 safe to buy?

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