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TGC 417E

2002 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 4728cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,975 mi
Last recorded81,975 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Mustang59,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 417E
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,728cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 81,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,692 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,447 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 80,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,282 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 79,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,025 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,599 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,717 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 76,717 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,796 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 74,828 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 73,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 72,484 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 72,484 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 72,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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TGC 417E is a 2002 Ford Mustang in Green with a 4,728cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TGC 417E, 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

How do I check the history of TGC 417E?

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What year was TGC 417E registered?

TGC 417E is a 2002 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is TGC 417E safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 417E shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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