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AE51 BFV

2001 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

46,534 mi
Last recorded46,534 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Mustang59,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BFV
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 46,534 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 39,574 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 39,565 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,089 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 39,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,592 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 38,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,162 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 38,162 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 38,139 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,992 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 37,985 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,708 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 35,708 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2016 33,279 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,152 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,039 miles

both front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,107 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 11,107 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,343 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 10,343 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2008 8,389 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 8,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,143 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 7,143 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,122 miles

n/s/f steering rack has slight 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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AE51 BFV is a 2001 Ford Mustang in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2001 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 59,171 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 AE51 BFV, 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 25 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE51 BFV registered?

AE51 BFV is a 2001 Ford Mustang, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AE51 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 BFV shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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