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M15 TNG

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,432 mi
Last recorded87,432 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 TNG
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,976 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 85,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,680 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 83,126 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 82,409 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2019 81,820 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2018 81,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,297 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,927 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,342 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,988 miles

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,761 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,827 miles

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,247 miles

long travel handbrake, both front tyres getting low, rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,230 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroding

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,766 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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M15 TNG is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M15 TNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M15 TNG registered?

M15 TNG is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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