2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Ford Mustang MOT pass rate and common faults

103 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

137Well above average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.4%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 103 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements3.9%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.9%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  7. Side repeaters: not working1.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.4%
  2. Brakes5.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  4. Number plates & VIN3.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  6. Suspension3.9%
  7. Tyres1.9%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Ford Mustang?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2010 Ford Mustang cars passed their MOT first time, across 103 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford Mustang?

The most common failure reasons were registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; rear fog lamp: not working; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Ford Mustang reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 137, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).