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AN52 MCE

2003 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,089 mi
Last recorded30,089 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Mustang55,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN52 MCE
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 30,089 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 28,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 27,423 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 23,445 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 21,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 21,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 21,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 20,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 19,821 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Parking brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 24 Jan 2017 19,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out

Rear service brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out

Fail 23 Jan 2017 19,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perished on shoulders

Parking brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out

Rear service brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 3 Feb 2016 18,786 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 17,874 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,465 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 17,180 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,800 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 16,796 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,367 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 16,363 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2009 16,108 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 16,108 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle drifts slightly to offside under braking

Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,789 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,226 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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AN52 MCE is a 2003 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,004 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 AN52 MCE, 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 23 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AN52 MCE registered?

AN52 MCE is a 2003 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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