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AE08 GGZ

2008 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,769 mi
Last recorded81,769 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GGZ
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 81,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle leaks n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 15 Oct 2025 81,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle leaks n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,784 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 77,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,817 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,380 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 64,379 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,488 miles

child seat fitted in rear, seat belt not tested

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,992 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat, seat belt not tested

tyre warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,593 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,929 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 30,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 30,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 25,830 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2012 22,708 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,799 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 65 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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AE08 GGZ is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AE08 GGZ, 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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AE08 GGZ is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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