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P73 FTT

1997 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 3790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,334 mi
Last recorded167,334 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mustang78,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 FTT
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,790cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 167,334 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 160,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 151,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres perishing and wearing on inner and outer edges

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

light damage to n/s/f seatbelt

park brake travel

rear brake pipes corroding

split in o/s/f wiper

Pass 20 Jun 2012 144,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted n/s/r

light damage to n/s/f seatbelt

park brake travel

Fail 18 Jun 2012 144,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

park brake travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted n/s/r

light damage to n/s/f seatbelt

Pass 3 Jun 2011 136,586 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 127,067 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 127,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 121,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 120,100 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 11,578 miles
Fail 2 May 2007

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 111,782 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P73 FTT is a 1997 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 3,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P73 FTT, 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 P73 FTT registered?

P73 FTT is a 1997 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P73 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P73 FTT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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