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YTA 414L

1973 Ford Mustang

Bronze Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,665 mi
Last recorded82,665 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Mustang62,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 414L
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 81,679 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 81,255 miles

slight corrosion in nearside door

slight corrosion nearside fron flitch

Pass 20 May 2008 80,783 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 80,655 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 77,818 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 77,818 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

propshaft front and rear joints have small play.

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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YTA 414L is a 1973 Ford Mustang in Bronze with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTA 414L, 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 YTA 414L registered?

YTA 414L is a 1973 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is YTA 414L safe to buy?

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