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OU05 OVN

2005 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,572 mi
Last recorded136,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Mustang45,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OVN
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2017 136,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 May 2016 134,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to front windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2014 125,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 107,888 miles

Front brake discs corrodrded

Slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,732 miles

Front N/S and O/S wishbone rear bushes worn

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Parking brake travel nearing its limit

Re secure handbrake cable

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear trailing arm bushes perishing N/S and O/S

Fail 29 Sep 2010 80,728 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear brake Discs rusty worn and lipped.

Slight play in steering rack on N/S

ear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,728 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear brake Discs rusty worn and lipped.

Slight play in steering rack on N/S

ear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 16 Sep 2010 80,701 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake cables would benefit from attention(incorrect cables fittred to vehicle)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,386 miles

off side mirror glass damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,982 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 OVN is a 2005 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OVN, 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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OU05 OVN is a 2005 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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