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Y500 COB

2008 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,342 mi
Last recorded53,342 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 COB
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 53,342 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,079 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 50,079 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,550 miles

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

tracking may be out

Fail 22 Aug 2023 44,550 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

tracking may be out

Pass 14 Jul 2022 36,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 36,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,277 miles

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 31,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement z bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement z bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 24,835 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 19,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,682 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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Y500 COB is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y500 COB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y500 COB?

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What year was Y500 COB registered?

Y500 COB is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is Y500 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 COB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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