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S3 TNG

2002 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,633 mi
Last recorded35,633 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Mustang59,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TNG
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,605cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 35,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ignition switch stiff in operation

Fail 25 Oct 2024 35,633 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has various electrical/wiring issues

Pass 11 Nov 2023 35,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 35,275 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 35,275 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 35,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 34,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 33,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,838 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,225 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,163 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 28,163 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,812 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,551 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,723 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,454 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 14,742 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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S3 TNG is a 2002 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 59,379 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 S3 TNG, 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 24 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S3 TNG registered?

S3 TNG is a 2002 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is S3 TNG safe to buy?

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