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LYU 96K

1973 Ford Mustang

Yellow Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

8,487 mi
Last recorded8,487 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYU 96K
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 8,487 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 8,268 miles

slight corrosion to n/s floor

Pass 25 Sep 2018 7,780 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 7,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 6,567 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 5,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 5,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 3,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 2,870 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 2,129 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 2,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 1,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 252 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 195 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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LYU 96K is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Yellow with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYU 96K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYU 96K registered?

LYU 96K is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is LYU 96K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYU 96K shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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