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MFX 248G

1979 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,447 mi
Last recorded22,447 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Mustang60,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFX 248G
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 1,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 1,894 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 1,891 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate fouling brake disc

Offside Rear Parking brake cable fouling tyre.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 1,060 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2013 807 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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MFX 248G is a 1979 Ford Mustang in Red with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 60,145 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 MFX 248G, 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 47 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 MFX 248G registered?

MFX 248G is a 1979 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is MFX 248G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFX 248G shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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