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JKE 127D

1973 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4729cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,305 mi
Last recorded11,305 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 127D
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,729cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 11,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 11,039 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 10,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 10,925 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 10,812 miles

n/s corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 10,366 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 10,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 10,112 miles

offside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 9,860 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 9,857 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

rear leaf springs appear to be weak

Pass 26 May 2016 9,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front chassis rail badly corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 9,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front chassis rail badly corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 9,542 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2014 9,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 93,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 8,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 8,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 7,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 7,738 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

steering idler joint

Fail 18 Feb 2008 77,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

steering idler joint

Pass 24 Jan 2007 7,252 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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JKE 127D is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,729cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 62,765 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 JKE 127D, 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 53 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKE 127D registered?

JKE 127D is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 5 February 1973.

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