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HF05 BVU

2005 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4009cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,656 mi
Last recorded110,656 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Mustang45,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 BVU
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,009cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 110,656 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 110,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick on right (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2024 64,017 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 63,576 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 62,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,152 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 61,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,008 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,754 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,647 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,951 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 52,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,375 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 56,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,931 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 49,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,764 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 46,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,807 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 36,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,864 miles

both rear tyres wearing in centre of tread

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,188 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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HF05 BVU is a 2005 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,009cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,096 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 HF05 BVU, 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 21 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF05 BVU registered?

HF05 BVU is a 2005 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is HF05 BVU safe to buy?

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