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D17 AVD

2005 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,830 mi
Last recorded36,830 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Mustang45,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 AVD
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 36,830 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 36,064 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 35,293 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 34,768 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 34,768 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rigid section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rigid section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,842 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,158 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,907 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 27,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,843 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,843 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,844 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,572 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,465 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 21,407 miles

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

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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D17 AVD is a 2005 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,096 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 D17 AVD, 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 21 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D17 AVD registered?

D17 AVD is a 2005 Ford Mustang, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is D17 AVD safe to buy?

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