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KBD 227C

2008 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBD 227C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011

Oil leak

slight play in front whel bearings

Fail 4 May 2011

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front tyres fouling arches on full lock

front tyres worn on outer edges. rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 26 Feb 2010
Pass 17 Mar 2009

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007
Fail 1 Nov 2007

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

red lights fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2006

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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KBD 227C is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KBD 227C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KBD 227C registered?

KBD 227C is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KBD 227C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBD 227C shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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