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P53 WGS

1997 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,288 mi
Last recorded18,288 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 WGS
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 18,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 18,278 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 18,194 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 18,100 miles

Front Direction indicator not working Both sides work intermittently (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 17,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 17,782 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working both side (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 17,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 17,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P53 WGS is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P53 WGS, 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 P53 WGS registered?

P53 WGS is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P53 WGS safe to buy?

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