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MCH 857D

1970 Ford Mustang

Black Lpg 7600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

11,668 mi
Last recorded11,668 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Ford Mustang58,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCH 857D
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine7,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 11,668 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 11,256 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 10,520 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 10,520 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis fractured close to tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fowling tie bar on full right lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end retaining nut not fully tight (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis fractured at lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fowling tie bar on full left lock (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 May 2023 10,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 9,407 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 9,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 8,644 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 7,889 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 7,886 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 6,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 6,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 6,478 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2015 6,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 6,124 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 6,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 6,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 4,940 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 4,940 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 5,661 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyreslight cut

Fail 10 Feb 2010 5,661 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has cut but cords not exposed

Pass 28 Feb 2009 5,096 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 4,682 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 3,950 miles

steering rack has slight play at both sides

Pass 25 Feb 2006 3,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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MCH 857D is a 1970 Ford Mustang in Black with a 7,600cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1970 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 58,889 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 MCH 857D, 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 56 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 MCH 857D registered?

MCH 857D is a 1970 Ford Mustang, first registered on 22 April 1970.

Is MCH 857D safe to buy?

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