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ABW 165E

2002 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

918 mi
Last recorded918 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Mustang59,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 165E
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 918 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,970 miles

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

offside front floor pan corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 25,970 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,930 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,900 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,850 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 25,843 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,749 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,668 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,472 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,848 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,206 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 24,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 165E is a 2002 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 59,379 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 165E, 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 24 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABW 165E registered?

ABW 165E is a 2002 Ford Mustang, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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