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BGU 499G

2005 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,198 mi
Last recorded51,198 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Mustang45,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 499G
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 51,198 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jul 2015 51,181 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

would recommend full brake strip and clean

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,793 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,109 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 50,107 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 49,318 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 48,100 miles

Horn not very loud

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S rear back plate showing slight mist of oil, possible brake fluid leak

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 47,216 miles

Both wiper blades are starting to split.

Horn worked for test then stopped.

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

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

n/s/r brake back plate has sign of slight fluid leak, but not affecting brake performance.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,062 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 45,062 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,493 miles

Nearside Front 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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BGU 499G is a 2005 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 45,096 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 BGU 499G, 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 21 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BGU 499G is a 2005 Ford Mustang, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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