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ET03 SVD

2003 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,913 mi
Last recorded30,913 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Mustang55,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 SVD
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 30,913 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 30,349 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 30,148 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 29,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 29,100 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 29,098 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 29,098 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,003 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 29,001 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,798 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 28,617 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 28,616 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,789 miles

Windscreen wipers not self parking

Fail 25 Nov 2014 27,789 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wipers not self parking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,150 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,797 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 24,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,010 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,386 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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ET03 SVD is a 2003 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,004 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 ET03 SVD, 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 23 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET03 SVD?

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What year was ET03 SVD registered?

ET03 SVD is a 2003 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is ET03 SVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 SVD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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