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F254 BSB

1989 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,040 mi
Last recorded78,040 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Mustang55,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 BSB
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 78,034 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,755 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 71,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,811 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,795 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,794 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,457 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,589 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 14,368 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 51,155 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 51,155 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 50,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 49,711 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 49,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F254 BSB is a 1989 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F254 BSB, 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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F254 BSB is a 1989 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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