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XBL 287E

2008 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,280 mi
Last recorded92,280 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBL 287E
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 92,280 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 91,559 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 90,574 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 90,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,564 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,284 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 88,284 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both front part of chassis damaged in places

plau in o/side front anti roll bar link arm bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,982 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 87,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 85,956 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 85,936 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 84,492 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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XBL 287E is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBL 287E, 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 XBL 287E registered?

XBL 287E is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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