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C3 DXJ

1987 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,314 mi
Last recorded78,314 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Mustang56,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 78,314 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,306 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour side lamps yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeaters not fitted to this vehicle. Mandatory on all vehicles after 1 april 1986

Fail 15 Oct 2021 78,306 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan holed by lower wishbone mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour side lamps yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeaters not fitted to this vehicle. Mandatory on all vehicles after 1 april 1986

Pass 3 Aug 2020 78,243 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,205 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 78,205 miles

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels missing one wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 78,117 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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C3 DXJ is a 1987 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 56,470 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 C3 DXJ, 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 39 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 DXJ registered?

C3 DXJ is a 1987 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is C3 DXJ safe to buy?

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