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LO05 TEA

2005 Ford Mustang

Yellow Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,069 mi
Last recorded35,069 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Mustang45,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO05 TEA
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 35,069 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 35,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 34,632 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 30,716 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 30,715 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,070 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 26,089 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 24,280 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,013 miles

Handbrake action lazy

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 20,798 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 20,466 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,099 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 16,008 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 14,679 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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LO05 TEA is a 2005 Ford Mustang in Yellow with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LO05 TEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO05 TEA registered?

LO05 TEA is a 2005 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is LO05 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO05 TEA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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