2011 Ford Mustang 5.0L Petrol · EU60 KZB

The 2011 Ford Mustang presents a stable but incomplete maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 9 June 2022 at 53,498 miles, passed, yet it flagged a worn nearside front tyre inner edge and an inoperative offside front additional amber lamp. These same defects appeared in the failed test just two days prior on 7 June 2022 at 53,488 miles, indicating the owner addressed the repeater lamp but left the tyre wear issue unresolved at the time of the pass. The vehicle has not been tested since June 2022, meaning its current roadworthiness status is unknown and overdue for reassessment. The mileage pattern raises significant questions. Between the 2019 test at 43,525 miles and the 2021 test at 44,565 miles, the car covered only 1,040 miles in roughly 22 months. Then, between June 2021 and June 2022, it accumulated 8,933 miles in a single year. This irregular pattern suggests either a period of prolonged storage followed by heavier use, or a gap in recorded activity. The overall average of roughly 3,567 miles per year is low for a 15-year-old vehicle, but the uneven distribution means wear may not be evenly spread across components. The recurring nearside front tyre inner edge wear across both 2022 tests points to a persistent alignment or suspension geometry issue, likely worn tracking or a deformed component causing excessive negative camber. A buyer should inspect the nearside front suspension closely, checking for worn wishbone bushes, a damaged coil spring, or bent suspension arms. The repeated offside front tyre sidewall damage noted in 2020 and 2021, though not flagged in 2022, suggests the previous owner may have replaced that tyre without addressing the underlying cause, possibly kerb impact or a suspension defect. A full four-wheel alignment check and thorough suspension inspection are strongly advised before purchase. Beyond the tyre concerns, the absence of any MOT since June 2022 means there is no verified record of the braking system, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity for over four years. A buyer should commission a comprehensive inspection focusing on brake disc and pad condition, exhaust system corrosion, and any signs of structural rust on the subframes and sills, particularly given the vehicle's age and potential for long periods of inactivity.