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BYF 97H

1970 Ford Mustang

Grey Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,147 mi
Last recorded1,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Ford Mustang58,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYF 97H
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 1,147 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 1,147 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,069 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 16,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 16,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,118 miles

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

floors & chassis corroded/repaired in various places

Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,506 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

coolant leaking

n/s & o/s floors repaired/welded

Fail 1 Jun 2006 9,459 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leaking

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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BYF 97H is a 1970 Ford Mustang in Grey with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 58,889 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 BYF 97H, 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 56 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 BYF 97H registered?

BYF 97H is a 1970 Ford Mustang, first registered on 27 May 1970.

Is BYF 97H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYF 97H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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