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ECD 421C

1998 Ford Mustang

Maroon Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,824 mi
Last recorded5,824 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 421C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 5,824 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 5,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 5,604 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 5,481 miles

front & rear brake application becoming uneven & imbalanced

Pass 28 Aug 2013 5,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 5,106 miles

front spring lower cup pivot bushes deteriorated

nearside front bump stop panel fractured

Pass 25 Aug 2011 4,952 miles

nearside front wheel bearing becoming noisy/rough

Pass 24 Aug 2010 4,695 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 4,465 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 4,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 4,112 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 4,092 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 3,696 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall poor condition †front chassis outriggers becoming rusty †rear brakes becoming uneven

Pass 7 Sep 2005 3,262 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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ECD 421C is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Maroon with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 73,619 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 ECD 421C, 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 28 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ECD 421C registered?

ECD 421C is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is ECD 421C safe to buy?

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