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MH05 MUS

2005 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,456 mi
Last recorded28,456 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Mustang45,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 MUS
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 28,456 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 28,347 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 28,223 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 27,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 26,988 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 26,816 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,978 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,468 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perrished

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,691 miles

Rear axle/suspension component mounts corroded but not considered excessive

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,202 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Both rear tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,847 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2012 21,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,034 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,080 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2009 18,929 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,929 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,758 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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MH05 MUS is a 2005 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MH05 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MH05 MUS?

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What year was MH05 MUS registered?

MH05 MUS is a 2005 Ford Mustang, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is MH05 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 MUS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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