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GO51 HEM

2008 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,235 mi
Last recorded79,235 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO51 HEM
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 79,235 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 79,233 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 77,039 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 76,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake reading very low

Fail 21 May 2025 76,734 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 73,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 71,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 71,163 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 72,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,997 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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GO51 HEM is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GO51 HEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GO51 HEM?

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What year was GO51 HEM registered?

GO51 HEM is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is GO51 HEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO51 HEM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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