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VPD 502X

1982 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,570 mi
Last recorded91,570 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Mustang44,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPD 502X
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 91,570 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,254 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 89,136 miles

Front tyres a little worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Jul 2009 89,136 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,836 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 88,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 88,689 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 88,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,710 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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VPD 502X is a 1982 Ford Mustang in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 44,272 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 VPD 502X, 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 44 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 VPD 502X?

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What year was VPD 502X registered?

VPD 502X is a 1982 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is VPD 502X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPD 502X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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