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SUF 897H

1973 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,842 mi
Last recorded68,842 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 897H
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 68,842 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,436 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,183 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,904 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,669 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,551 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 67,158 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 66,716 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 66,088 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 65,271 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 64,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 6,273 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 6,273 miles

Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,539 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 59,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SUF 897H is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,700cc 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 SUF 897H, 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 SUF 897H?

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What year was SUF 897H registered?

SUF 897H is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is SUF 897H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUF 897H 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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