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GVU 78D

2003 Ford Mustang

Gold Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,195 mi
Last recorded49,195 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Mustang55,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVU 78D
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2024 49,195 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 49,125 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,096 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,865 miles

Oil leak

steering link ball joint covers starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,659 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,441 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all steering ball joint covers deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,394 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 47,434 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 46,931 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 46,277 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 78D is a 2003 Ford Mustang in Gold with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 78D, 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 23 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 78D registered?

GVU 78D is a 2003 Ford Mustang, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is GVU 78D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVU 78D shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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