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RL52 VDP

2003 Ford Mustang

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,187 mi
Last recorded141,187 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Mustang55,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VDP
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 141,187 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 141,182 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 141,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn 5 leaf spring (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe loose (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened 6 leaf spring (2.4.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 141,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn 5 leaf spring (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe loose (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened 6 leaf spring (2.4.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 141,101 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

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

BOTH O/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP & O/S REPEATOR LAMP LENSES MISSING

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit s X 2 BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 131,287 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 108,968 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 108,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,440 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,426 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,492 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,269 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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RL52 VDP is a 2003 Ford Mustang in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RL52 VDP, 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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RL52 VDP is a 2003 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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