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PHJ 181E

2001 Ford Mustang

Yellow Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,419 mi
Last recorded77,419 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Mustang59,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 181E
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 77,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 76,744 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 76,580 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Washers weak

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 73,803 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 73,090 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 May 2017 72,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Slightly low brake effort

Pass 20 May 2016 71,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2015 70,788 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2014 69,972 miles

O/S/r handbrake low

Pass 23 May 2013 68,525 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2012 67,379 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 66,637 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,277 miles

Slight play in steering ram bush

Pass 8 Jun 2009 63,886 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 63,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,779 miles

N/S/F headlamp aim on upper limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,226 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 59,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering ram bushes worn

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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PHJ 181E is a 2001 Ford Mustang in Yellow with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 59,171 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 PHJ 181E, 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 25 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 PHJ 181E registered?

PHJ 181E is a 2001 Ford Mustang, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is PHJ 181E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 181E shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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