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SGL 8

2002 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,091 mi
Last recorded82,091 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Mustang59,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGL 8
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,091 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 81,881 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 81,606 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,354 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,279 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,245 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 81,227 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,715 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 79,837 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

clucth cable rubbbing on exhaust

inside left indicator tell tale inop

n/s rear side light dim

Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,758 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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SGL 8 is a 2002 Ford Mustang in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SGL 8, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGL 8 registered?

SGL 8 is a 2002 Ford Mustang, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SGL 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGL 8 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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