2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Ford Mustang MOT pass rate and common faults

1,867 MOT tests in 2024. 84.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time84.0%
Failed or needed repairs16.0%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,867 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    67 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    57 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.6%
    39 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  8. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.8%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.1%
  2. Tyres5.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.5%
  5. Suspension1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.8%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below 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 2017 Ford Mustang?

In 2024, 84.0% of 2017 Ford Mustang cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,867 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford Mustang?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Ford Mustang reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).