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EFX 257C

2008 Ford Mustang

Green Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,072 mi
Last recorded52,072 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Mustang35,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 257C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,072 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 50,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light corrosion to chassis both side front to rear and both outer sill

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,645 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,645 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,649 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,677 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,521 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,415 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,982 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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EFX 257C is a 2008 Ford Mustang in Green with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EFX 257C, 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 EFX 257C registered?

EFX 257C is a 2008 Ford Mustang, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is EFX 257C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 257C shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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