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E380 ERR

1988 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,712 mi
Last recorded28,712 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Mustang58,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE380 ERR
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 28,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion front chassis

Pass 4 Apr 2025 27,677 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion all chassis and suspension

corrosion nearside rear and offside rear inner arches

Pass 11 Apr 2024 26,216 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements

handbrake travel limit

Pass 20 Apr 2023 24,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 24,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion all chassis and suspension

Pass 27 Jan 2021 22,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside components covered in underseal

Fail 14 Jan 2021 22,810 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation both lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside components covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,938 miles

Front fogs lights damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroding

many underside components covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2019 20,895 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front fogs lights damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroding

many underside components covered in underseal

Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,666 miles

Front Lower ball joints split pins corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded ( both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp has condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 18,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and knocks on rear axle (7.1.2)

Front Lower ball joint pins corroded

Front Outer roll bar bushes perished

Front shock casings corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

parking park 18%

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust knocks on rear axle

front roll bar outer link bushes deteriorated

front suspension lower ball joint nuts and split pins corroded

fuel pipes corroded at osf chassis

Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,899 miles

battery clamp missing --battery secured

exhaust knocks on rear axle

front fog lamps damaged

oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,375 miles

metal suspension pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 13,371 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

metal suspension pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 114,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps deteriorated

handbrake lever stiff

nearside front brake disc pitted/corroded

nearside front brake hose has advanced deterioration

nearside front brake pipe has advanced corrosion

nearside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

offside front tyre perished/cracked

offside rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated but not resulting in play

unable to check all brake pipes as some covered/painted over

Fail 18 Jun 2013 11,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps deteriorated

handbrake lever stiff

nearside front brake disc pitted/corroded

nearside front brake hose has advanced deterioration

nearside front brake pipe has advanced corrosion

nearside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

offside front tyre perished/cracked

offside rear shock absorber lower bush deteriorated but not resulting in play

unable to check all brake pipes as some covered/painted over

Fail 14 May 2013 11,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes painted not allowing full inspection

fuel pipes rusty

handbrake lever is stiff

nearside front brake disc pitted

nearside front brake hose has advanced deterioration

nearside steering rack inner joint/ steering rack has play

offside front tyre perished/cracked

offside rear suspension mounting prescribed area and offside rear seat belt prescribed area has advanced corrosion (inner sill/ inner arch area)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 11,286 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 107,341 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 101,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 9,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front discs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2006 90,585 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 9,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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E380 ERR is a 1988 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 58,828 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 E380 ERR, 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 38 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E380 ERR is a 1988 Ford Mustang, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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