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R103 GDX

1998 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,414 mi
Last recorded55,414 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Mustang73,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 GDX
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 55,414 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 55,300 miles

Underside body slightly corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,243 miles

Underside body slightly corroded and undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2022 55,166 miles

Underside body slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 55,166 miles

Underside body slightly corroded

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 55,044 miles

Underside body covered in underseal

Pass 4 Sep 2020 54,427 miles

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

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

Underside body covered underseal

Fail 4 Sep 2020 54,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Underside body covered underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,166 miles

Recommend wax oil underside body

Pass 9 Sep 2017 51,256 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,237 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 47,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,145 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear chassis companants have heavy surface corrosion

metal fuel pipes have heavy surface corrosion

nearside front yyre splitting between tread

Fail 23 Jun 2014 43,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

font and rear chassis and suspension componants have heavy surface corrosion

fuel system metal pipes have heavy surface corrosion

nearside front tyre splitting between tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,653 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 40,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 40,601 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,361 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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R103 GDX is a 1998 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 73,619 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 R103 GDX, 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 28 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R103 GDX registered?

R103 GDX is a 1998 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R103 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 GDX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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