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V838 PDV

2000 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Ford Mustang65,178 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 PDV
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 72,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 72,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Leaking from around bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake reserve travel on limit

Pass 10 Aug 2017 70,680 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,491 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 69,591 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 68,997 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 68,997 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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V838 PDV is a 2000 Ford Mustang in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V838 PDV, 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 V838 PDV registered?

V838 PDV is a 2000 Ford Mustang, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is V838 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 PDV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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