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FHJ 312D

2003 Ford Mustang

Blue Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,062 mi
Last recorded56,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Mustang55,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 312D
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,912 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,831 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking in treads

corrosion to right side front floor

Fail 29 Nov 2012 54,787 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

all four tyres on the vehicle cracking in the treads perishing

corrosion to o/side/front floor

Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,560 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 54,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,939 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 53,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,623 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 53,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,050 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 53,045 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,593 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 16 May 2007 52,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 51,771 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 51,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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FHJ 312D is a 2003 Ford Mustang in Blue with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FHJ 312D, 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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What year was FHJ 312D registered?

FHJ 312D is a 2003 Ford Mustang, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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