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ABW 243G

2002 Ford Mustang

Orange Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

21,683 mi
Last recorded21,683 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Mustang59,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 243G
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2015 21,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,283 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 18,282 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,214 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,605 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar bushes becoming perished

light corrosion on front brake pipes

nearside rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes becoming perished

offside rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes becoming perished

slight free-play detected at steering wheel

Fail 4 Sep 2008 15,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front anti-roll bar bushes becoming perished

light corrosion on front brake pipes

nearside rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes becoming perished

offside rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes becoming perished

slight free-play detected at steering wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,388 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 12,388 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,062 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 9,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

both tail pipes becoming vety rusty!!

Pass 22 Sep 2005 6,017 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 6,017 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2005 6,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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 243G is a 2002 Ford Mustang in Orange with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 243G, 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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ABW 243G is a 2002 Ford Mustang, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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