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F543 YRU

1989 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,973 mi
Last recorded46,973 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Mustang55,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 YRU
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 46,973 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 46,230 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,811 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,827 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 42,108 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 42,106 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,689 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 36,610 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,150 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,020 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,956 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,814 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 33,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,018 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,332 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,552 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,413 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,179 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,850 miles

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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F543 YRU is a 1989 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F543 YRU, 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

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What year was F543 YRU registered?

F543 YRU is a 1989 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F543 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F543 YRU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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