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ECD 478C

2005 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4727cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,913 mi
Last recorded41,913 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Mustang45,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 478C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,727cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,913 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 41,451 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,836 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 40,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,024 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 33,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,360 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,051 miles

n/s/f tie bar bush splitting

Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,384 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 23,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,738 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 20,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,046 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 11,930 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 6,915 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 3,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,695 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 95,303 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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ECD 478C is a 2005 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,727cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECD 478C, 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 ECD 478C registered?

ECD 478C is a 2005 Ford Mustang, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is ECD 478C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECD 478C shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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