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BJ08 GCO

2008 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,092 mi
Last recorded22,092 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 GCO
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 22,092 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 21,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 20,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,356 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 19,245 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,522 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise play in steering rack ends advise service/replacement

Pass 10 Sep 2014 16,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,834 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 13,834 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 12,086 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 9,868 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 9,868 miles

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

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

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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BJ08 GCO is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ08 GCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 GCO registered?

BJ08 GCO is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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