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CH51 VES

2008 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,614 mi
Last recorded29,614 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH51 VES
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 29,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 28,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 27,995 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,681 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 26,672 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,717 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,129 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,473 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades torn at ends

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 15 Sep 2016 23,310 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,042 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,923 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 22,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 2,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,993 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 17,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear 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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CH51 VES is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CH51 VES, 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 CH51 VES registered?

CH51 VES is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is CH51 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH51 VES shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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