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BPX 53L

1973 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,549 mi
Last recorded97,549 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPX 53L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,549 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,424 miles

age related underside surface corrosion

o/s/r outer tyre wall perishing

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,255 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 97,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion to n/s front chassis outrigger

Slight exhaust blow to n/s downpipe

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,069 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 97,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,306 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,305 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 96,305 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

steering idler has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,043 miles

FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES ARE BRAIDED ALL APPEAR OK

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEAR END OF TRAVEL

PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 11 Jun 2010 96,043 miles

FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES ARE BRAIDED ALL APPEAR OK

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEAR END OF TRAVEL

PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 5 Aug 2008 95,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,179 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 94,769 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 94,769 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BPX 53L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1973 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 62,765 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 BPX 53L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPX 53L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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