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GDS 143E

2000 Ford Mustang

White Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,835 mi
Last recorded94,835 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Mustang65,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 143E
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 94,835 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 94,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTTER EGDE

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,919 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 93,914 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 90,953 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 90,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 88,680 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 88,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,941 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 84,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 83,205 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 83,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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GDS 143E is a 2000 Ford Mustang in White with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 65,178 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 GDS 143E, 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 26 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GDS 143E is a 2000 Ford Mustang, first registered on 22 August 2000.

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