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JW05 MUS

2005 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,232 mi
Last recorded121,232 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Mustang45,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW05 MUS
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 121,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 119,147 miles

Front Blue lights showing at the front.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush at the front of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush at the front of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 115,000 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 114,475 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 104,079 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 102,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 97,746 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 2 Jul 2019 59,048 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,391 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft slight in/out movement

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,633 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 55,630 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,362 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,193 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,878 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,932 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 39,932 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,147 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 31,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2008 28,059 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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JW05 MUS is a 2005 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JW05 MUS, 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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JW05 MUS is a 2005 Ford Mustang, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is JW05 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW05 MUS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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