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EGF 445B

1997 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,952 mi
Last recorded49,952 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 445B
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,736cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,952 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 19,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,671 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 18,669 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,701 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,317 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 150,995 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 150,994 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,380 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,981 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 40,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,196 miles

handbrake lever damaged

nearside handbrake performance lower than offside

Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,948 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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EGF 445B is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EGF 445B, 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.

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What year was EGF 445B registered?

EGF 445B is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is EGF 445B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGF 445B shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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