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JFL 177D

1985 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

65,576 mi
Last recorded65,576 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Mustang55,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 177D
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 65,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 64,663 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 64,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel NSR & OSR have little to no performance (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 64,043 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,534 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 63,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt failed joint has been marked. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,252 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 63,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 63,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,397 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 61,397 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,440 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 60,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside down pipe rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,769 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 59,769 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,594 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,594 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,214 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,492 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,388 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 55,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,435 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,954 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,822 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,818 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

holes in floor suspect gromets missing

rear exhaust mounts detiorarated

Fail 4 Jun 2008 50,560 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bols missing from front wings to front panel

holes in floor suspect gromets missing

rear exhaust mounts detiorarated

Pass 29 May 2007 49,824 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 49,294 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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JFL 177D is a 1985 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1985 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,573 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 JFL 177D, 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 41 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 JFL 177D registered?

JFL 177D is a 1985 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is JFL 177D safe to buy?

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