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MO53 TER

2017 Ford Mustang

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests40 (26 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,720 mi
Last recorded53,720 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Mustang24,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO53 TER
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

26 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 53,720 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 53,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,678 miles

Misting of oil bottom of engine

Fail 25 Jul 2025 81,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Misting of oil bottom of engine

Pass 3 Jan 2025 45,498 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,565 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 36,446 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 76,029 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 26,740 miles

engine cover, undershields &outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2023 26,740 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover, undershields &outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 75,457 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 75,455 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system hidden under covers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jan 2022 75,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 20,211 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,503 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 73,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 11,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 11,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 8,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 8,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 8 Jul 2019 70,242 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 70,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,249 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 67,239 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 62,307 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,832 miles

EXHAUST CLAMPS & SLEEVES HAVE EXCESS CORROSION

BOTH NO PLATES SPACING SEEM TO BE INCORRECT

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS & HAVE CRACKS ACROSS TREADS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 55,832 miles

BOTH NO PLATES SPACING SEEM TO BE INCORRECT

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

EXHAUST CLAMPS & SLEEVES HAVE EXCESS CORROSION

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS & HAVE CRACKS ACROSS TREADS (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,144 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,433 miles

BOTH NO PLATES SPACEING SEEM TO BE INCORRECT .

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

TRACKING .

Pass 22 May 2013 40,053 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 40,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,400 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 39,383 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,126 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,206 miles

o/s n/s handbrake low effort

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,185 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 16,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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MO53 TER is a 2017 Ford Mustang in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2017 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 24,416 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 MO53 TER, 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 9 years old, this Ford Mustang is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MO53 TER is a 2017 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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