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TPL 65M

1973 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,686 mi
Last recorded63,686 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPL 65M
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,686 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f fuel pipe chafing on arm

tow bar close to obscuring no plate

Fail 25 Jul 2015 63,676 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil leaks

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear exhaust box mount defective but not resulting in the exhaust being insecure

Oil leak from output shaft on gearbox

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 63,564 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,472 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,284 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 63,272 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,144 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 63,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers seat poor condition

nsrhandbrake cable poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,075 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,901 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 62,874 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,765 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 62,765 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 62,751 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 62,217 miles

surface corrsion on front crossmember

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,655 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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TPL 65M is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TPL 65M, 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.

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What year was TPL 65M registered?

TPL 65M is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is TPL 65M safe to buy?

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