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V243 HKY

2000 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,761 mi
Last recorded60,761 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Mustang65,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 HKY
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 60,761 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Fail 7 Jul 2025 60,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,005 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 60,001 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 59,756 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 59,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,668 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,647 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 58,595 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,499 miles

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 May 2016 58,434 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 58,116 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 57,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,798 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 56,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 56,559 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 56,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 56,486 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 56,486 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2010 55,537 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,486 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 46,323 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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V243 HKY is a 2000 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 65,178 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 V243 HKY, 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 26 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V243 HKY registered?

V243 HKY is a 2000 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V243 HKY safe to buy?

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