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VNG 753X

1981 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4739cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,085 mi
Last recorded35,085 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Mustang34,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNG 753X
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,739cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,085 miles

Core plug in offside of cylinder block corroded and weeping.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front damper top bushes perished.

Rear brakes locking early on heavy braking.

Slight play in nearside front suspension upper ball joint.

Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint.

Various cylinder block core plugs corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 34,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 34,880 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Imbalance between front and rear brakes. Advise investigation.

Power steering belt loose.

Slight dampness around front of brakes master cylinder.

Slight play in (U.K) nearside track rod joint.

Pass 19 May 2014 34,789 miles

Offside front and nearside front damper top bushes perishing.

Rear brakes locking early under hard braking.

Slight play in nearside front (uk) suspension top ball joint.

Slight weep from power steering pump area.

Pass 18 May 2013 34,714 miles

Headlamp beam patterns differ in type.

Offside (uk) rear chassis rail outer skin perforated.

Offside front and nearside front damper top bushes perishing.

Power steering belt slightly loose.

Power steering hoses support clamp loose.

Rear brakes locking slightly ealier than fronts on decelerometer test.

Slight weep from nearside (uk) rear engine block core plug.

Very slight play in nearside (uk) track rod joint.

Pass 21 May 2012 34,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2011 34,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 34,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,054 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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VNG 753X is a 1981 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,739cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 34,789 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 VNG 753X, 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 45 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 VNG 753X registered?

VNG 753X is a 1981 Ford Mustang, first registered on 7 September 1981.

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