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AM53 FHA

2004 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 3778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Mustang44,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FHA
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,778cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,000 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 98,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 98,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 97,607 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,668 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump is noisey

Slight play in both inner tie rods

Fail 6 Jan 2011 76,526 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 76,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AM53 FHA is a 2004 Ford Mustang in Black with a 3,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 44,585 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 AM53 FHA, 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 22 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM53 FHA registered?

AM53 FHA is a 2004 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 FHA safe to buy?

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