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E9 DPK

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4605cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,794 mi
Last recorded77,794 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 DPK
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,605cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 77,794 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Worn And Corroded

Nearside Front Brake Pads Low

Nearside Front Wheel Binding Slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 64,939 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,289 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,989 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 58,434 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves a little perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 May 2019 58,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer boxes blown (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves a little perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 57,499 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,233 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 56,467 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,250 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,975 miles

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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E9 DPK is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 78,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E9 DPK, 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 29 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 E9 DPK registered?

E9 DPK is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is E9 DPK safe to buy?

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