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E8 DMX

2005 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,623 mi
Last recorded47,623 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Mustang45,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 DMX
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 47,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 45,415 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 45,375 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 45,361 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 43,481 miles

Central Rear center brake light inop

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2018 43,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Central Rear center brake light inop

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 41,950 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,482 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 37,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 4,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear handbrake reduced reading advise inspection

rear brake application slightly uneven advise inspection

slight cuts to inner wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,025 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge of tread

nearside rear handbrake reduced reading advise inspection

rear brake application slightly uneven advise inspection

slight cuts to inner wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,234 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,332 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 29,330 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 15 May 2009 29,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut nearside rear tyre

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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E8 DMX is a 2005 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E8 DMX, 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 E8 DMX registered?

E8 DMX is a 2005 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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