Ford Mustang MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.6% pass rate
from 2,766 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mustang is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Mechanical brake components (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake linings and pads (84% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Brake pads (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Lever (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.036% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.036% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.036% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.036% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.036% fail on View to rear
      • 0.036% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.87% fail on Wheel bearings (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.072% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.036% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.43% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.43% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.072% fail on All direction indicators (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.072% fail on Horn
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.036% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.072% fail on Headlamps (90% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Headlamp (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.072% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.036% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.036% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.80% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.72% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.72% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.40% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.072% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.43% fail on Steering
    • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.036% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.036% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.036% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.072% fail on Seats
      • 0.072% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Condition
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