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OU05 LXS

2005 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,371 mi
Last recorded35,371 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Mustang45,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LXS
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,371 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 32,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,537 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,985 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,981 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 26,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 23,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,150 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,776 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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OU05 LXS is a 2005 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OU05 LXS, 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.

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What year was OU05 LXS registered?

OU05 LXS is a 2005 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is OU05 LXS safe to buy?

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