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509 HWN

2008 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,059 mi
Last recorded81,059 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration509 HWN
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,059 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 82,842 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,807 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,580 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,580 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/s steering linkage fouling g/box cooler pipe

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 79,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 3 May 2011 79,565 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,429 miles

rear brake hose outer casing cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,067 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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509 HWN is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 509 HWN, 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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509 HWN is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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