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DRS 432H

1970 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,696 mi
Last recorded90,696 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Ford Mustang58,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 432H
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 90,696 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 90,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 90,540 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 90,540 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 90,411 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 88,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,160 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 88,135 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking marked with white marker (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering ram leaking and has lots of free play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly worked once (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has been rubbing on rear wheel arch

Offside Front floorpan torn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,583 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 86,986 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,736 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 86,736 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,636 miles

advise slight leak from power steering

advise steering idler arm has slight play

Fail 11 May 2015 86,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

nearside front tyre damaged

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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DRS 432H is a 1970 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DRS 432H, 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 DRS 432H registered?

DRS 432H is a 1970 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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