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BO55 APM

2008 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,932 mi
Last recorded45,932 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 APM
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 45,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

american type number plates fitted front rear

Fail 27 Mar 2025 45,926 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

american type number plates fitted front rear

Pass 7 Nov 2023 44,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

american style number plates fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 44,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 44,660 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,195 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,617 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Front and Rear Number Plates American Style

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 43,593 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Front and Rear Number Plates American Style

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 39,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear number plate in american style

Fail 31 Oct 2018 39,744 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear number plate in american style

Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,943 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,186 miles

all 4 tyres worn and heavily perished

Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,227 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low and perishing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,085 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 12,505 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,764 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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BO55 APM is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BO55 APM, 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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What year was BO55 APM registered?

BO55 APM is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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