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CKH 521X

1981 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,268 mi
Last recorded67,268 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Mustang34,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKH 521X
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,268 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 67,262 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside floor corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,208 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage looks like old leak not leaking at time of test (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,081 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,900 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 66,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,717 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,603 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,436 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,147 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,832 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,438 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 65,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 65,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,079 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 65,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 644,479 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 64,474 miles

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

Nearside Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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CKH 521X is a 1981 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1981 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 34,789 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 CKH 521X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CKH 521X registered?

CKH 521X is a 1981 Ford Mustang, first registered on 4 September 1981.

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