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FA51 USA

2012 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,841 mi
Last recorded63,841 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Mustang45,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 USA
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 63,841 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 63,841 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 60,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 55,122 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 55,122 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 48,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (235/50 ZR 18) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 39,244 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides of car (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (235/50 ZR 18) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,878 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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FA51 USA is a 2012 Ford Mustang in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 45,026 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 FA51 USA, 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 14 years old, this Ford Mustang is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA51 USA registered?

FA51 USA is a 2012 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is FA51 USA safe to buy?

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