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MVB 4L

1973 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,745 mi
Last recorded39,745 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVB 4L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 39,745 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 39,745 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 39,629 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 39,629 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 39,023 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,533 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 38,533 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,992 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 37,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc half shaft seal leaking (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,290 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 36,927 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 36,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r lower shock mount damages

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,784 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,314 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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MVB 4L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1973 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 62,765 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 MVB 4L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MVB 4L registered?

MVB 4L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is MVB 4L safe to buy?

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