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ABW 139C

2003 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,109 mi
Last recorded92,109 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mustang55,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 139C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,109 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system ball joint gaiters are deteriorated.

The off side rear brake is binding slightly.

The power steering ram gaiter is deteriorated and in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,109 miles

Brake pipes across the rear axle are slightly corroded.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

The off side rear (right) brake is binding slightly.

The power steering ram gaiter is in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,109 miles

Axle brake pipes slightly corroded.

Power steering rack slightly damp.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 92,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Axle brake pipes slightly corroded.

Power steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,109 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,110 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are slightly short

Fail 16 Feb 2012 92,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both front flexible brake hoses are slightly short

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 92,109 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,109 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,109 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 92,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

WIRING ON F/LIGHTS TATTY /WATER LEAK RAD AREA

Pass 25 Apr 2008 92,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 92,106 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 92,106 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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ABW 139C is a 2003 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,004 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 ABW 139C, 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 23 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABW 139C registered?

ABW 139C is a 2003 Ford Mustang, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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