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S500 DWR

2008 Ford GT

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,742 mi
Last recorded20,742 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford GT10,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 DWR
MakeFord
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 20,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 20,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 20,150 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 19,050 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 18,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 18,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,609 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 16,020 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 13,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 13,822 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,488 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 7,542 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 6,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 3,107 miles

How Reliable is the Ford GT?

Based on 3,423 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 16
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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S500 DWR is a 2008 Ford GT in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 10,505 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S500 DWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford GT typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 18 years old, this Ford GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S500 DWR registered?

S500 DWR is a 2008 Ford GT, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is S500 DWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 DWR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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