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PMD 85L

1973 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5756cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,097 mi
Last recorded70,097 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMD 85L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,756cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,097 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,880 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,240 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,996 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,299 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,472 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,247 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,804 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,797 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,581 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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PMD 85L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,756cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PMD 85L, 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

How do I check the history of PMD 85L?

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What year was PMD 85L registered?

PMD 85L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is PMD 85L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMD 85L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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