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CV51 CAT

2017 Ford Mustang

Yellow Petrol 4951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Mustang24,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 CAT
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 51,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 43,821 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 43,821 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 38,480 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 34,416 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 34,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 32,168 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 26,546 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 19,781 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 14,791 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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CV51 CAT is a 2017 Ford Mustang in Yellow with a 4,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 24,416 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 CV51 CAT, 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 9 years old, this Ford Mustang is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV51 CAT registered?

CV51 CAT is a 2017 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is CV51 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 CAT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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