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J8 AYJ

2011 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,744 mi
Last recorded169,744 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Mustang49,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 169,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 169,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both headlights adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiperblades replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 41,639 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,074 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 39,460 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 169,319 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 169,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 33,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 30,617 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 30,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,587 miles

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,329 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 169,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 168,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,312 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 167,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 165,118 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 161,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s & o/s front discs corroded on the inner face

Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,742 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 28,741 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 157,599 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 157,599 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 157,307 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all steel fuel lines under car front to rear heavily corroded

centre exhaust in poor condition

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside & offside rear upper outer track control arm bushes worn

nearside wiper blade split

various minor stone chiups in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2011 146,644 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 146,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,799 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 26,847 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 133,116 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 132,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F inner cv gaitor insecurely attached

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 26,761 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 26,761 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 131,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2007 25,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2006 25,236 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2006 25,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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J8 AYJ is a 2011 Ford Mustang in Silver. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 49,484 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 J8 AYJ, 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 15 years old, this Ford Mustang is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J8 AYJ is a 2011 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 February 2011.

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