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E565 MPV

1987 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,221 mi
Last recorded61,221 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Mustang56,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE565 MPV
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 61,221 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()

Fail 20 Aug 2024 61,221 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases balance pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbing on fuel pipe and shock absorber (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing rubbing on exhaust (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 58,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,517 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,452 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 56,242 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 56,241 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2021 56,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (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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E565 MPV is a 1987 Ford Mustang in White with a 5,000cc 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 E565 MPV, 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 E565 MPV registered?

E565 MPV is a 1987 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E565 MPV safe to buy?

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