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F609 AAB

1989 Ford Mustang

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,055 mi
Last recorded26,055 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Mustang55,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF609 AAB
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 26,055 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 25,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 24,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,133 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 24,133 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 23,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 23,325 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 22,603 miles

Both Seats Do Not Latch In The Upright Position This Should Be Checked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 22,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Both Seats Do Not Latch In The Upright Position This Should Be Checked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 22,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 22,226 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,641 miles

both lower arm inner bushes slight play

rear service brake slightly out of balance

Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,191 miles

Headlight pattern slightly blurred

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable Play in nearside rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen cracked in corner

Pass 10 Oct 2014 15,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 15,589 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,662 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 14,662 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 113,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 12,068 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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F609 AAB is a 1989 Ford Mustang in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F609 AAB, 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 F609 AAB registered?

F609 AAB is a 1989 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F609 AAB safe to buy?

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