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KJO 712W

1980 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,608 mi
Last recorded48,608 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Mustang18,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJO 712W
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 48,608 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 48,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 48,128 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 48,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight brake bind n/s/f no excessive

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,823 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 47,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,642 miles

battery loose

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,324 miles

apply advisorys from test

temp mirror fitted to offside

Fail 19 Aug 2011 47,361 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre heavily perished and cracked close to excessive

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,015 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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KJO 712W is a 1980 Ford Mustang in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJO 712W, 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 KJO 712W registered?

KJO 712W is a 1980 Ford Mustang, first registered on 7 September 1980.

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