CarVerify

Free Car Check

P657 AHO

1997 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 3800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,748 mi
Last recorded64,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 AHO
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,748 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,626 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 61,728 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 58,953 miles

Coolant leak ()

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jul 2020 56,977 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,683 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 May 2019 56,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,683 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

Fail 31 May 2018 56,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,745 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
Full Ford Mustang reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P657 AHO is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P657 AHO, 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

How do I check the history of P657 AHO?

You can check the full history of P657 AHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P657 AHO registered?

P657 AHO is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P657 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P657 AHO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P657 AHO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P657 AHO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.