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EUF 823L

1973 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

3,868 mi
Last recorded3,868 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 823L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 3,868 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 3,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 3,835 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 3,514 miles

Slight power steering oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 103,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 2,756 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 2,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 2,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Slight oil leak from transmission.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 1,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 1,564 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 48 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,971 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 98,970 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 98,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 98,244 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 98,244 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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EUF 823L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1973 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 62,765 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 EUF 823L, 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 53 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 EUF 823L registered?

EUF 823L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is EUF 823L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUF 823L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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