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PLM 3L

1973 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,646 mi
Last recorded38,646 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLM 3L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 38,646 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) leaking excessive (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jun 2019 38,634 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,504 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 38,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,494 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 38,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,116 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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PLM 3L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 62,765 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 PLM 3L, 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 53 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 PLM 3L registered?

PLM 3L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is PLM 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLM 3L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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