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Red · Petrol · 1993 · 5,000 cc

172 HPUMOT history

172 HPU is a red petrol Ford Mustang first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2026
Mileage
91,539 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
172 HPU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Mustang
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

172 HPU was last recorded at 91,539 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,802 miles · 7 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
737 miles
Average per year
640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,539 miles
  • 2022 – 90,802 miles
  • 2021 – 89,188 miles
  • 2020 – 87,184 miles
  • 2018 – 84,709 miles
  • 2017 – 82,631 miles
  • 2016 – 82,253 miles
  • 2015 – 82,017 miles
  • 2014 – 81,563 miles
  • 2013 – 81,232 miles
  • 2011 – 80,274 miles
  • 2007 – 80,247 miles
  • 2006 – 79,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,539 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear rear brakes pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,539 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,539 miles
    Test number
    504161944590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,802 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,802 miles
    Test number
    385046746203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,188 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,188 miles
    Test number
    950093370729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,184 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,184 miles
    Test number
    172953928701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,709 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,709 miles
    Test number
    420894475685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brakes pipe corroded

  6. Fail84,688 miles (+2,057)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,688 miles
    Test number
    397429907785
    • FailureCentral Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brakes pipe corroded

  7. Pass82,631 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    986583260755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust cats not fitted?
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps showing poor image
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  8. Fail82,624 miles (+371)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,624 miles
    Test number
    381279329194
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust cats not fitted?
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps showing poor image
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  9. Pass82,253 miles (+236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,253 miles
    Test number
    180012358648
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind on brakes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel pipes

  10. Pass82,017 miles (+454)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    409269575041
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass81,563 miles (+331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,563 miles
    Test number
    236579874021
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass81,232 miles (+958)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,232 miles
    Test number
    166551413051
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass80,274 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,274 miles
    Test number
    389245041260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlamp beam patterns diffused slightly
    • NoteN/s indicator tell tale light not working, but audible sound.

  14. Fail80,274 miles (+27)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,274 miles
    Test number
    158803941283
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlamp beam patterns diffused slightly
    • NoteN/s indicator tell tale light not working, but audible sound.

  15. Pass80,247 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    80,247 miles
    Test number
    291463157479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,236 miles (+680)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,236 miles
    Test number
    861904027144
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass79,556 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,556 miles
    Test number
    160825626129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about 172 HPU

What vehicle is registration 172 HPU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 172 HPU on a red petrol Ford Mustang first used on 31 Dec 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 172 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 172 HPU expired on 19 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 172 HPU?
The MOT on 172 HPU expired on 19 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 172 HPU done?
172 HPU was recorded at 91,539 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 640 miles a year.
Has 172 HPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 172 HPU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on 172 HPU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 172 HPU find?
172 HPU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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