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M25 HGL

1997 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,585 mi
Last recorded86,585 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 HGL
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 86,585 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 86,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 86,558 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 86,157 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 85,278 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 84,881 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 83,318 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 82,236 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 81,806 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,088 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 78,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,685 miles

1. CO near the limit, need service.

Pass 7 Apr 2012 72,865 miles

1, Need full service, CO near the limit.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,250 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 69,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,004 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 68,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 68,916 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 41,133 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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M25 HGL is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M25 HGL, 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 M25 HGL registered?

M25 HGL is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M25 HGL safe to buy?

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