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FMO 561V

1980 Ford Mustang

Gold Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,182 mi
Last recorded77,182 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Mustang18,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMO 561V
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,002 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,875 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,862 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,565 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,496 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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FMO 561V is a 1980 Ford Mustang in Gold with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 18,542 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 FMO 561V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMO 561V registered?

FMO 561V is a 1980 Ford Mustang, first registered on 2 May 1980.

Is FMO 561V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMO 561V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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