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XYX 85N

1974 Ford Mustang

Bronze Petrol 8420cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,225 mi
Last recorded28,225 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Mustang32,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYX 85N
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine8,420cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 28,225 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 28,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,775 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 27,775 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 27,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear number plates of an im ported design however can be read clearly and with even spaceings.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 26,267 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear number plates of an im ported design however can be read clearly and with even spaceings.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 25,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,686 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,647 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,614 miles

slight damage os head lamp

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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XYX 85N is a 1974 Ford Mustang in Bronze with a 8,420cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XYX 85N, 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.

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What year was XYX 85N registered?

XYX 85N is a 1974 Ford Mustang, first registered on 9 September 1974.

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