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P417 TDX

1997 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,145 mi
Last recorded188,145 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 TDX
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 188,145 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Side walls slightly perished x2

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under body heavily under sealed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 188,145 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Side walls slightly perished x2

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under body heavily under sealed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 181,181 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Exhaust system poorly fitted

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 169,850 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 155,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 136,531 miles

headlamp patterns poor †hand brake lever has high travel

Fail 11 Mar 2006 136,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P417 TDX is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P417 TDX, 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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What year was P417 TDX registered?

P417 TDX is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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