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VLA 558M

1974 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,999 mi
Last recorded18,999 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 Ford Mustang32,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLA 558M
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2021 18,999 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight pull on brake test

Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,631 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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VLA 558M is a 1974 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 32,166 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 VLA 558M, 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 52 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 VLA 558M registered?

VLA 558M is a 1974 Ford Mustang, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is VLA 558M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLA 558M shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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