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1972 Ford Mustang 5.8L Petrol · ABW 206H

ABW 206H

1972 Ford Mustang (5.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1972. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
FORD MUSTANG
Year / Origin
1972 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Oct 2023
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 5.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Oct 2023
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1972
Engine
5756cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle maintains a remarkably stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a decade of clean passes without a single recorded failure. The most recent test on 21 October 2022 resulted in no defects or advisories, continuing a trend of perfect scores that dates back to 2008. This consistency suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard where preventative care has prevented the structural or mechanical failures typically flagged during annual inspections. The mileage data indicates extremely low usage patterns consistent with a classic vehicle of this age. Between October 2008 at 72,325 miles and October 2019 at 80,267 miles, the car covered only 7,942 miles over eleven years. Since 2019, the mileage has remained stagnant, as no figure was recorded for the 2022 test. This low annual mileage suggests the car is stored indoors and used sporadically rather than as a daily driver, which often results in less wear on consumable components like brake discs and suspension bushings. Because the MOT record shows no advisories regarding rust or mechanical wear, a physical inspection should focus on the integrity of the chassis and floor pans. Low-mileage classic vehicles are prone to hidden corrosion in areas the tester may not probe unless it becomes perforated. A buyer should also check for age in rubber components, specifically brake lines and perished tyres, as these degrade over time regardless of the limited distance driven.
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ABW 206H Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2022
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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ABW 206H MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 23:23
MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1972 Ford Mustang (ABW 206H) between October 2022 and October 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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