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CHJ 266G

1973 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 5730cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,201 mi
Last recorded99,201 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 266G
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,730cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,201 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,010 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 96,259 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 94,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,756 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 94,610 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,440 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 94,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,113 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust close to body and brake lines at rear

Fail 7 Jun 2008 94,092 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust close to body and brake lines at rear

Pass 18 Jul 2007 93,289 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

floor welded repairs

fuel pump loose

Fail 18 Jul 2007 93,289 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Floor welded repairs

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pump loose

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 92,168 miles

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

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

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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CHJ 266G is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Green with a 5,730cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CHJ 266G, 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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CHJ 266G is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 21 September 1973.

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