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HB51 MUS

2002 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,204 mi
Last recorded110,204 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Mustang59,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB51 MUS
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 110,204 miles

Offside Rear hand brake effort slight low

Fail 18 Sep 2025 110,204 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake effort slight low

Pass 17 Aug 2024 109,259 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 108,985 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded,sill covers fitted,oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2023 108,780 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded,sill covers fitted,oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2022 107,907 miles

Axle corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s floors and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,470 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe & suspension components corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear axle & suspension components corrosion

Underside floors & chassis corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2020 104,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,505 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight imbalance on front brakes

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,243 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,437 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 97,431 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 97,401 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 92,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 78,311 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 78,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres smooth on edges

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre on 3mm

powersteering resovior damp

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,999 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HB51 MUS is a 2002 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HB51 MUS, 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.

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HB51 MUS is a 2002 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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