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ABW 229D

2008 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 2890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,540 mi
Last recorded38,540 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 229D
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,890cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 38,540 miles

Offside Front Slight play in o/s/front wheel bearing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe over rear axel starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,886 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 36,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,259 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,631 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 31,797 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,049 miles

rear brake pipe slightly coroded across rear differential

slight exhaust blow near side down pipe

various minor oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,659 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 229D is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Green with a 2,890cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 229D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABW 229D registered?

ABW 229D is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is ABW 229D safe to buy?

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