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VBY 721L

1973 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,908 mi
Last recorded60,908 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 721L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,627 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 60,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 59,511 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

Fail 22 May 2014 59,511 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,901 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r inner/lower quarter panel corroded

slight play felt within steering system when shaking wheels

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,240 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,742 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 55,542 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,709 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 54,709 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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VBY 721L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBY 721L, 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

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What year was VBY 721L registered?

VBY 721L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is VBY 721L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 721L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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