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YK57 TAO

2008 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,127 mi
Last recorded60,127 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 TAO
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 60,127 miles

Offside Front object can be felt/heard rolling around inside tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 59,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front object inside tyre which can be heard when wheel is rotated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 59,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front object inside tyre which can be heard when wheel is rotated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 57,839 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer incorrectly mounted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread, unsure if its the cords that can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 56,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 56,767 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 55,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,226 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 53,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 51,042 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 48,674 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 48,166 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,066 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 47,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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YK57 TAO is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Green with a 4,600cc 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 YK57 TAO, 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 YK57 TAO registered?

YK57 TAO is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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