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FN57 FHW

2008 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,527 mi
Last recorded82,527 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 FHW
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 82,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification ARB link rod contacting flexi in full lock (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification ARB link rod contacting flexi in full lock (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached coil-over lock ring loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 74,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,254 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 73,332 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,476 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 70,454 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,980 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 59,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,630 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,614 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,683 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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FN57 FHW is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN57 FHW, 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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FN57 FHW is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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