1971 Ford Mustang 5.0L Petrol · WWT 492J
1971 Ford Mustang (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1971. Recorded mileage 17,268 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MUSTANG
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WWT 492J Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
- 17,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WWT 492J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Ford Mustang (WWT 492J) between June 2023 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
WWT 492J Mileage History
- 23/06/202317,267 mi
- 16/08/202317,268 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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