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X401 BUX

2001 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,922 mi
Last recorded81,922 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Mustang59,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 BUX
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-tramp unit damp

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,627 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 81,519 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,442 miles

fron anti-roll bar corroded.

front coil springs coroded.

rear anti-roll bar corroded.

rear brake caliper pipes corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear exhausts corroded.

steering rack bushes have slight play.

underside of vehicle generally corroded/poor condition.

Fail 16 Mar 2013 73,433 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fron anti-roll bar corroded.

front coil springs coroded.

rear anti-roll bar corroded.

rear brake caliper pipes corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear exhausts corroded.

steering rack bushes have slight play.

underside of vehicle generally corroded/poor condition.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,064 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,685 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,599 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 63,587 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jan 2009 59,803 miles

Both rear tyres are only just above the limit.

Front brakes are binding slightly & pads are low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads are low.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,803 miles

Both rear tyres are only just above the limit.

Front brakes are binding slightly & pads are low.

Rear brake pads are low.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 54,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads look quite low.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,393 miles

Front brake pads look quite low.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front windscreen/wipers need cleaning

Pass 25 Jan 2006 39,911 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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X401 BUX is a 2001 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X401 BUX, 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.

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What year was X401 BUX registered?

X401 BUX is a 2001 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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