CarVerify

Free Car Check

FT02 HJJ

2002 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

138,347 mi
Last recorded138,347 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Mustang59,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 HJJ
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 138,347 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general age related corrosion throughout body and components

rear cross member corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 129,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 129,592 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracked inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 121,381 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 121,355 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 106,254 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion throughout body and components

Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,846 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 100,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 95,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,684 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 93,684 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,232 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,311 miles

both front and rear brake hoses steel section slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 75,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 68,927 miles

offside front binding

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,296 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 62,296 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,236 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,424 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,330 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,894 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 43,894 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,597 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
Full Ford Mustang reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FT02 HJJ is a 2002 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 59,379 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 FT02 HJJ, 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 24 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 FT02 HJJ?

You can check the full history of FT02 HJJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FT02 HJJ registered?

FT02 HJJ is a 2002 Ford Mustang, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is FT02 HJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT02 HJJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT02 HJJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FT02 HJJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.