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MVG 502C

1978 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,155 mi
Last recorded83,155 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 Ford Mustang65,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVG 502C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2024 83,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 77,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 77,459 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front bushes deteriorating but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 76,955 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 76,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,792 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,741 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 76,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,716 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,587 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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MVG 502C is a 1978 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 65,344 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 MVG 502C, 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 48 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MVG 502C?

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What year was MVG 502C registered?

MVG 502C is a 1978 Ford Mustang, first registered on 11 May 1978.

Is MVG 502C safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVG 502C shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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