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S457 XAT

1999 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,168 mi
Last recorded66,168 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Mustang64,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 XAT
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 66,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 65,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 63,482 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 61,862 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp defective

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has slight condensation in head lamp pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 61,861 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper stop lamp defective

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has slight condensation in head lamp pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just meets requirements possible cables needed 17% efficiency

Fail 11 Nov 2021 59,183 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condesation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 57,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 53,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,032 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2016 41,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,956 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,025 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 31,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

o/s rear brake ;binding slightly

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,211 miles

o/s rear brake ;binding slightly

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,246 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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S457 XAT is a 1999 Ford Mustang in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S457 XAT, 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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What year was S457 XAT registered?

S457 XAT is a 1999 Ford Mustang, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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