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F247 UPU

1989 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,749 mi
Last recorded26,749 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Mustang55,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF247 UPU
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 26,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 26,312 miles

reverse lights not working

side repeater visibility requirements just met

slight cracking on 2 front and n/s/r outer tyre walls

small hole in n/s exhaust pipe

Fail 9 Jun 2022 26,299 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

slight cracking on 2 front and n/s/r outer tyre walls

small hole in n/s exhaust pipe

Pass 21 May 2021 25,705 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 25,692 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working boot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,381 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2017 24,778 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 24,431 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,144 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,653 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 21,932 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 20,355 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,715 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 19,680 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 19,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear wheels have end float

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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F247 UPU is a 1989 Ford Mustang in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F247 UPU, 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.

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What year was F247 UPU registered?

F247 UPU is a 1989 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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