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RX57 WUU

2008 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,156 mi
Last recorded84,156 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 WUU
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 84,156 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 81,052 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,042 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint loose and slightly leaking, not affecting emissions. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 74,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both offside and nearside incorrect. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible None compatible bulbs fitted to both nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint loose and slightly leaking, not affecting emissions. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 48,079 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 46,276 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 45,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,442 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 43,919 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear outter stop light not working.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,919 miles

Nearside rear outter stop light not working.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,854 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 42,854 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,713 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 41,713 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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RX57 WUU is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 35,325 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 RX57 WUU, 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 18 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX57 WUU registered?

RX57 WUU is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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