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YJ61 XYL

2012 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,862 mi
Last recorded78,862 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Mustang45,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 XYL
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 78,862 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s wheel bearing slight lift

tpms light on

Pass 10 Dec 2024 75,681 miles

tpms light on

Fail 9 Dec 2024 75,681 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,804 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 73,804 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o s f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n s f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o s f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play n s f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,077 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 73,076 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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YJ61 XYL is a 2012 Ford Mustang in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 45,026 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 YJ61 XYL, 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 14 years old, this Ford Mustang is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YJ61 XYL is a 2012 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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