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MH02 PGV

1997 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 PGV
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026
Fail 27 Apr 2026

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 159,194 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 159,153 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 158,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 154,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 146,162 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 146,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 137,319 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 137,319 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 130,084 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 130,034 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 117,850 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 across front member (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,283 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 104,282 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,170 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 103,161 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,580 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 102,365 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 102,365 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 96,179 miles

front metal brake pipes across front box section starting to pitt

Pass 5 Dec 2008 82,983 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 70,129 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 69,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on all brake pipes advise check and attention of all

corrosion on fuel pipes

exhaust box is corroded

front seat belts are slow to retract advise rectify

headlamps have poor beam pattens

stone chip in zone b of windscreen [less than 40mm]

wiper blades are split at the ends advise replacement

Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 41,315 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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MH02 PGV is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MH02 PGV, 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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MH02 PGV is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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