2008 Ford Mustang 4.0L Petrol · J12 YLY
2008 Ford Mustang (4.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 103,437 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD MUSTANG
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J12 YLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 103,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J12 YLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Mustang (J12 YLY) between February 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J12 YLY Mileage History
- 11/02/2022102,218 mi
- 11/02/2022102,218 mi
- 04/02/2023103,110 mi+892 mi
- 19/10/2024103,332 mi+222 mi
- 01/11/2025103,437 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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