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BU08 UCX

2008 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,244 mi
Last recorded43,244 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 UCX
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 43,244 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 41,679 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 41,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

TPMS Lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Feb 2024 40,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 39,557 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 39,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,061 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 37,011 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 36,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 34,015 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 34,015 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 31,437 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 29,761 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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BU08 UCX is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU08 UCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 UCX registered?

BU08 UCX is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is BU08 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 UCX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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