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KFZ 2196

2003 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,781 mi
Last recorded76,781 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Mustang55,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 2196
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 76,781 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 75,959 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 75,958 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 64,657 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,031 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective replaced as could scratch screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,467 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 62,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

The braking system requires service.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,410 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 62,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 62,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 14 May 2015 62,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 8 May 2014 61,965 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,583 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 61,583 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front and nearside rear tyres are perished

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,823 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,409 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,920 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,213 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,905 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,790 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
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KFZ 2196 is a 2003 Ford Mustang in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFZ 2196, 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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KFZ 2196 is a 2003 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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