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SKW 723Y

1982 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,423 mi
Last recorded76,423 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Mustang44,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKW 723Y
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Upper Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general whole underside (6.1.B.2)

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

gearbox mounting perished/has movement

inner boot lid badly corroded

leaf spring swinging shackle bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2017 76,423 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Upper Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general whole underside (6.1.B.2)

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

gearbox mounting perished/has movement

inner boot lid badly corroded

leaf spring swinging shackle bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,423 miles

Body has slight corrosion both lower doors inner (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion tailgate inner shut (6.1.B.2)

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriated

Front suspension frame bushes deteriated

Nearside Front brake hose stretched slightly on body mounting

Rear rear suspension spring bushes deteriated

Fail 9 Aug 2016 76,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Body has slight corrosion both lower doors inner (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion tailgate inner shut (6.1.B.2)

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriated

Front suspension frame bushes deteriated

Nearside Front brake hose stretched slightly on body mounting

Rear rear suspension spring bushes deteriated

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front shocks weak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 76,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front shocks weak

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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SKW 723Y is a 1982 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 44,272 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 SKW 723Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SKW 723Y is a 1982 Ford Mustang, first registered on 10 August 1982.

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