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JGC 378C

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,420 mi
Last recorded37,420 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGC 378C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 37,420 miles

all front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorating

head lamp image deteriorating

n/s/r hub has slight leak

slight diff seal leak

slight exhaust blow from n/s manifold

slight power steering leak

Pass 14 Dec 2018 37,417 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

anti theft except (pre Sep2001 )

fog lamp except (pre April 1980)

head lamp image deteriorating

n/s washer low pressure

rear springs deteriating

small exhaust blow from n/s manifold

small hub leak n/s/r

Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near track rod end (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all underside covered in underseal making inspection difficult

n/s head lamp image deteriorating

slight oil leak n/s/r hub inner

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,366 miles

Oil leak

both front torsion bar bushes deteriorated

oil leak from back axle and n/s seal

Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,336 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear hub slight leak

unable to view underside due to underseal

Fail 8 Jul 2014 37,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear hub slight leak

unable to view underside due to underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,328 miles

Both rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

front stabilizer bushes deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2013 37,318 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

front stabilizer bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,273 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 37,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake fluid needs changing

Oil leak

oil leak from n/s rear axle seal

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,210 miles

Oil leak

back axle oil leak on n/s

o/s front track rod end dust cover split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,010 miles

oil leak from back axle on n/s

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,717 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,430 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 36,430 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,318 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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JGC 378C is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 78,746 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 JGC 378C, 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 29 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGC 378C registered?

JGC 378C is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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