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MT05 MUS

2005 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

188,905 mi
Last recorded188,905 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Mustang45,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 MUS
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 188,905 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 182,625 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 176,683 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 170,066 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 165,875 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 156,724 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 156,724 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 143,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 129,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,079 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,679 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 101,367 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,745 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2012 74,142 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 53,177 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,421 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,100 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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MT05 MUS is a 2005 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MT05 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

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What year was MT05 MUS registered?

MT05 MUS is a 2005 Ford Mustang, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is MT05 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 MUS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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