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GVU 148D

2008 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,070 mi
Last recorded47,070 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVU 148D
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 46,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,253 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

No grease nipples fitted to lower arms

O/S/F wheel bearing dust cap missing

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

No grease nipples fitted to lower arms

O/S/F wheel bearing dust cap missing

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GVU 148D is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GVU 148D, 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

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What year was GVU 148D registered?

GVU 148D is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is GVU 148D safe to buy?

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