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F242 NMX

1989 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,913 mi
Last recorded50,913 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Mustang55,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 NMX
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,913 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 50,325 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,652 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 53,652 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2007 52,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 50,285 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 50,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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F242 NMX is a 1989 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 55,008 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 F242 NMX, 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 37 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F242 NMX?

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What year was F242 NMX registered?

F242 NMX is a 1989 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F242 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F242 NMX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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