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F423 TLU

1989 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,415 mi
Last recorded32,415 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Mustang55,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF423 TLU
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 32,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 32,105 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 31,338 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 30,526 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,477 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,554 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,000 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

centre mirror not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2011 24,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drive belt worn

hand brake travel on limits and stiff

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,659 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,408 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 23,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,905 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 22,905 miles

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

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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F423 TLU 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F423 TLU, 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 F423 TLU registered?

F423 TLU is a 1989 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F423 TLU safe to buy?

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