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P525 YGJ

1997 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,472 mi
Last recorded52,472 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 YGJ
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,472 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 52,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 52,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 52,121 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 48,506 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front coil springs rusty at bottom

Pass 2 Aug 2014 45,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,728 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 30,713 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,856 miles

slight corrosion to metal pipe of o/s/r brake hose

squeak from passengers side steering on lock to lock

Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 22,308 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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P525 YGJ is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 P525 YGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P525 YGJ registered?

P525 YGJ is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P525 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 YGJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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