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LJ53 VLZ

2002 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,348 mi
Last recorded89,348 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Mustang59,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VLZ
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 89,348 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 88,907 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 87,862 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 86,914 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 86,894 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 85,697 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,027 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 84,027 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,948 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 77,939 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,316 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,321 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,693 miles

offside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,699 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,806 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,145 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009
Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,493 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,286 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,686 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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LJ53 VLZ is a 2002 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ53 VLZ, 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

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What year was LJ53 VLZ registered?

LJ53 VLZ is a 2002 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LJ53 VLZ safe to buy?

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