2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Ford Mustang MOT pass rate and common faults

284 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

149Well above average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 284 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working2.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  3. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.1%
  10. Individual direction indicators: not working1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.3%
  2. Brakes9.2%
  3. Suspension6.7%
  4. Steering3.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  7. Tyres0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%

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: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 2006 Ford Mustang?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2006 Ford Mustang cars passed their MOT first time, across 284 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford Mustang?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; individual direction indicators: incorrect colour. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Ford Mustang reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 149, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).