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S161 AUP

1999 Ford Mustang

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,568 mi
Last recorded168,568 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Mustang64,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 AUP
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 168,568 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 164,881 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Top Mount Has Play

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Spring Seat Deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2025 164,789 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Top Mount Has Play

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Spring Seat Deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 161,862 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 161,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 161,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 159,122 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 159,122 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 158,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 157,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 153,464 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 153,464 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 153,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 153,399 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 153,120 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 152,066 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 9 May 2011 150,534 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 148,450 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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S161 AUP is a 1999 Ford Mustang in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 64,764 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 S161 AUP, 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 27 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S161 AUP is a 1999 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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