2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Ford Mustang MOT pass rate and common faults

105 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 105 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  2. Headlamp: light intensity severely reduced1.9%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.9%
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.0%
  6. Lamp: inoperative1.0%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.0%
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.0%
  9. Individual direction indicators: not working1.0%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  3. Tyres2.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  5. Suspension1.9%
  6. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  7. Brakes1.0%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission2.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2013 Ford Mustang?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2013 Ford Mustang cars passed their MOT first time, across 105 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ford Mustang?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: light intensity severely reduced; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Ford Mustang reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).