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EVU 226C

2003 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,175 mi
Last recorded3,175 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Mustang55,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVU 226C
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 3,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 2,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 1,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 1,280 miles

Offside Front brake pipe through body grommet missing

exhaust rear rubber missing

Fail 23 May 2017 1,280 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake pipe through body grommet missing

exhaust rear rubber missing

Pass 5 May 2016 942 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broke

Offside Rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 5 May 2016

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broke

Offside Rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 12 May 2014 738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 540 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 3,657 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 99,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 99,861 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2009 99,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 99,630 miles

slight play in steering idler

Fail 18 Mar 2008 99,625 miles

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 21 Nov 2006 98,783 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 98,761 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering idler.

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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EVU 226C is a 2003 Ford Mustang in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EVU 226C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EVU 226C?

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What year was EVU 226C registered?

EVU 226C is a 2003 Ford Mustang, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is EVU 226C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVU 226C shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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