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YRD 598C

2012 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,877 mi
Last recorded12,877 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Mustang45,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRD 598C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 12,877 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 11,836 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 11,532 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine has slight leak of oil

Fail 26 Jul 2021 11,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine has slight leak of oil

Pass 23 Jul 2020 11,424 miles

Front Both spring lower saddle bushes worn and deteriorated. Recommend replacement.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Light blue smoke emitted at idle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip in glass. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in box to arm joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 11,424 miles

Front Both spring lower saddle bushes worn and deteriorated. Recommend replacement.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Light blue smoke emitted at idle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Bulb 380. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip in glass. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in box to arm joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 11,114 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box arm to rod joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Both wiper blades smeary. Recommend replacement.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens chipped. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 11,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70R14 90S. (4.1.D.1b)

Ball joint has slight play Steering box arm to rod joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Both wiper blades smeary. Recommend replacement.

Front Both tyres cracked and perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens chipped. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 10,756 miles

Axle differential noisey.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has radial cracks to tread area.

Offside wiper blade smeary.

Oil leak

Play in power steering arm balljoint. Recommend repair or replacement.

Rear axle breather pipe snapped. Recommend replacement.

Steering damper boot deteriorated. Recommend replacement.

Stone chip to nearside headlight lense.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 10,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Axle differential noisey.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has radial cracks to tread area.

Offside wiper blade smeary.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in power steering arm balljoint. Recommend repair or replacement.

Rear axle breather pipe snapped. Recommend replacement.

Steering damper boot deteriorated. Recommend replacement.

Stone chip to nearside headlight lense.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 9,950 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 9,950 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 8,116 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 8,114 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YRD 598C is a 2012 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YRD 598C, 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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YRD 598C is a 2012 Ford Mustang, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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