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BHJ 393F

2008 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,186 mi
Last recorded5,186 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 393F
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 5,186 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering valve has play in ball stud, free play at steering wheel on limit

visual check on emissions

Fail 9 Nov 2017 5,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

visual check on emissions

Fail 18 Jul 2017 5,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member by stabiliser mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner bolt loose (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

auxiliary and power belts are loose

brake imbalance to near side front

front to rear brake pipe is poorly mounted at front

near side and off side front lower ball joints are worn

near side and off side rear bump stops are corroded

near side front tyre is worn on the edge

near side outer sill is damaged

power steering ram is damp

wiper blades are torn

Pass 18 May 2016 4,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 3,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 2,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 725 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear floor

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on rear floor

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2010
Pass 20 Jan 2009 11 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10 miles

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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BHJ 393F is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 35,325 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 BHJ 393F, 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 18 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BHJ 393F is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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