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S703 DEH

1998 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,754 mi
Last recorded96,754 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 DEH
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,754 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

Corrosion to various areas and components

Fog lamp switch operates both front and rear fog lamps. Tell tale is amber in colour.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various rigid brake pipe clips are missing, but the rigid brake pipes are adequately supported and secure at the time of test

Fail 14 May 2021 96,745 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

Fog lamp switch operates both front and rear fog lamps. Tell tale is amber in colour.

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 96,742 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

Corrosion to various areas and components

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 95,604 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 94,855 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 91,502 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 89,733 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,306 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 86,842 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 84,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 82,127 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 79,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 79,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,844 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 59,844 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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S703 DEH is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 73,619 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 S703 DEH, 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 28 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S703 DEH registered?

S703 DEH is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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