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EJ52 SNZ

2003 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

131,622 mi
Last recorded131,622 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Mustang55,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 SNZ
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 131,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 131,577 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front head lamp intensity slightly reduced

Pass 8 Mar 2024 131,396 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 131,378 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 131,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Chassis Rails Corroded

Corrosion To Rear inner Wheel Arches

Corrosion to Front inner Wheel Arches

Corrosion to inner Sills

Front Sub Frame Corroded

Front and Rear Floors Corroded

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 131,056 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis rails corroded

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

front and rear floors corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 131,051 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front subframe corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis rails corroded

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

front and rear floors corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2021 131,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 130,656 miles

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 30 Oct 2019 130,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody - Been Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Half-shaft Bearings Slight Play

Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 121,099 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on shoulders

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner mounts both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,857 miles

Both front tyres run close to suspension components when steering on full lock

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount besh (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 111,857 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres run close to suspension components when steering on full lock

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount besh (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,359 miles

Front tyres close to inner wings/suspension subframes when steering turned on full lock

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Fail 8 Apr 2015 101,217 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres close to inner wings/suspension subframes when steering turned on full lock

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,148 miles

Nearside front brake pads wearing low

Oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 14 Apr 2014 92,148 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake pads wearing low

Oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,429 miles

Handbrake lever travel high

Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,505 miles

nearside front tyre very close to lower wishbone on full lock

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre very close to anti-roll bar on full lock

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,143 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,135 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,753 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 50,752 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,990 miles

cut in nearside rear tyres outer sidewall

Fail 7 Apr 2008 43,990 miles

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

cut in nearside rear tyres outer sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,744 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,179 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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EJ52 SNZ is a 2003 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,004 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 EJ52 SNZ, 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 23 years old, this Ford Mustang is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ52 SNZ is a 2003 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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