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HC05 HOW

2016 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,709 mi
Last recorded61,709 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Mustang26,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC05 HOW
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 61,709 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 59,186 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 59,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 55,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake disc slightly discoloured, looks to have been hot at some point

Pass 28 Feb 2023 49,213 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 38,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect front pads getting low, unable to see pads clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 12,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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HC05 HOW is a 2016 Ford Mustang in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 26,065 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 HC05 HOW, 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 10 years old, this Ford Mustang is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HC05 HOW registered?

HC05 HOW is a 2016 Ford Mustang, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is HC05 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC05 HOW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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