IsItAGoodCar
Official DVLA Record
Road Tax Paid

1965 Ford Mustang Petrol · IG 5131

IG 5131

1965 Ford Mustang (petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1965. Recorded mileage 61,360 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
FORD MUSTANG
Year / Origin
1965
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Jul 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
61,360 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Jul 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1965
Engine
---
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by five consecutive pass results over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted on 4 July 2025 at 61,360 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This consistent clean record suggests that the vehicle is maintained to a high standard and that the mechanical and safety components are operating within acceptable parameters without recurring points of failure. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a vehicle of sixty-one years, averaging approximately 1,000 miles per annum. Between July 2021 at 45,691 miles and July 2025 at 61,360 miles, the car covered 15,669 miles. This low annual usage indicates minimal wear on the drivetrain, engine internals, and braking system. However, long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and fluid contamination which are not always captured in a standard MOT test. Given the lack of recorded advisories, an in-person inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans. The buyer must check for hidden corrosion in the sills and suspension mounting points, as these are common areas for structural decay on classic Mustangs. Additionally, verify the condition of the suspension bushes and brake lines to ensure they have not become brittle due to age rather than mileage. Checking the tyres for flat spotting or dry cracking is also essential given the low usage profile.
Used Car Buyer Alert1 in 3 UK cars has hidden active finance or write-off history

Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.

£20,000 Experian Guarantee· 80+ check points · Instant results

IG 5131 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
  • 61,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

IG 5131 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1965 Ford Mustang (IG 5131) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

IG 5131 Mileage History

  1. 16/07/202251,539 mi
  2. 22/06/202354,260 mi+2,721 mi
  3. 27/06/202457,372 mi+3,112 mi
  4. 04/07/202561,360 mi+3,988 mi

Average of roughly 3,309 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

MOT Expired or Failed
Taxed
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Experian Provenance Data

Vehicle Provenance Investigation

9 Key Registers

Comprehensive register checks across Experian, MIAFTR, Police National Computer, and DVLA records.

CHECK REQUIRED

OUTSTANDING FINANCE

Experian Register

Checks Experian asset registers to identify any active PCP, HP, or loan agreements.

Experian Asset Register: [Query Required]
Agreements & Lender Search: [Check to Reveal]
Experian Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

INSURANCE WRITE-OFF

MIAFTR Register

Checks the UK insurance total loss register for Category A, B, S, or N write-offs.

MIAFTR Insurance Database: [Query Required]
Write-Off Category & Date: [Check to Reveal]
MIAFTR Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

POLICE STOLEN (PNC)

Police PNC

Searches the UK Police National Computer (PNC) for active stolen vehicle reports.

Police National Computer: [Query Required]
Active Stolen Marker Search: [Check to Reveal]
Police Computer:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

SALVAGE & AUCTION

Salvage Registers

Cross-checks major UK salvage databases to identify if this vehicle has ever been listed in a salvage auction.

Salvage Auction Registries: [Query Required]
Trade Auction Disposal Lots: [Check to Reveal]
Salvage Registries:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

IMPORTED RECORD

Import Register

Checks vehicle registration records to verify if this vehicle was imported from abroad.

Import & Prior VRM Register: [Query Required]
Country of Origin Audit: [Check to Reveal]
Import Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

EXPORTED MARKER

Export Register

Checks whether the vehicle has been marked for permanent or temporary export from the UK.

Customs & Export Register: [Query Required]
UK Road Eligibility Marker: [Check to Reveal]
Export Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

SCRAPPED RECORD

Scrappage Register

Validates whether the car has been surrendered or notified as scrapped to an Authorized Treatment Facility.

Scrappage & ATF Register: [Query Required]
Disposal Notification Check: [Check to Reveal]
Scrappage Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

Statutory CoD

Confirms whether a statutory Certificate of Destruction has been issued against this chassis.

Certificate of Destruction Register: [Query Required]
Statutory Scrapping Decrees: [Check to Reveal]
Destruction Register:QUERY REQUIRED
CHECK REQUIRED

V5C LOGBOOK & KEEPERS

DVLA Master

Audits number of registered keepers and latest V5C logbook issue date.

DVLA Logbook Issue Date: [Query Required]
Previous Keepers Count: [Check to Reveal]
DVLA Keeper Master:QUERY REQUIRED
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Avoid an Average £4,200 Loss on Undisclosed Vehicle Risks

Free DVLA records only confirm basic tax and MOT roadworthiness. 1 in 3 UK cars has hidden PCP/HP finance, insurance write-off categories, or unrecorded salvage history. Run the full check across all 9 registers with £20,000 Experian data guarantee protection.

HPI Check
£19.99
Single vehicle check
carVertical
£37.99
Single report
RAC Check
£14.99
Standard history
BEST VALUE
IsItAGoodCar
£8.99
Save over 55%
Instant on-screen report Official PDF emailed £20k Experian guarantee One-off, no subscription Apple Pay / Google Pay / cards

Data provided by Experian

Plate Neighbors

Batch Registration Neighbors (IG51 Series)

Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as IG5131.

View all IG51 series →