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B262 FGT

1985 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,605 mi
Last recorded29,605 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Mustang55,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB262 FGT
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 29,605 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2024 28,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 20,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 20,581 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 20,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,367 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 14,830 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has cracking around side wall.

Fail 20 Jun 2006 14,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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B262 FGT is a 1985 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B262 FGT, 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.

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What year was B262 FGT registered?

B262 FGT is a 1985 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B262 FGT safe to buy?

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