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JY08 MUS

2008 Ford Mustang

Black Lpg 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,272 mi
Last recorded140,272 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY08 MUS
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 140,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 132,065 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 132,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 125,533 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 125,524 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,880 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,740 miles

slight misting of oil from engine

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner steering joint worn

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2015 62,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner steering joint worn

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2014 51,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Long travel on park brake lever,

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 35,463 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,266 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,475 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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JY08 MUS is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 35,325 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 JY08 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 18 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JY08 MUS is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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