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FKJ 451C

2008 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,137 mi
Last recorded37,137 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 451C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 37,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 34,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,006 miles

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2015 26,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,985 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2014 18,985 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2012 13,650 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 13,650 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear axel seal leaking slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2011 7,583 miles

Steering wheel is non standard

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has only just achieved necessary efficiency readings

Fail 7 Oct 2011 7,581 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

appears to require a lot of pedal pressure before stop lights operate

front hand brake cable nipple clamp type fitting

Fail 9 Sep 2011 7,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

amber front running lights

lap straps fitted

rear foot brake application slightly uneven

suggest rear brake hose repositioned

Pass 12 Jul 2010 7,062 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 5,862 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 3,459 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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FKJ 451C is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 35,325 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 FKJ 451C, 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 18 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FKJ 451C is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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