2017 Ford Mustang 2.3L Petrol · LD67 URW

This 2017 Ford Mustang presents an exemplary DVSA roadworthiness record, with four consecutive MOT tests from 2022 through 2025 all resulting in clean passes and absolutely zero advisories or defects recorded. A nine-year-old vehicle returning to test with no flagged items across four annual examinations is uncommon and indicates that the mechanical condition presented at each test was sound. The latest pass on 20 May 2025 confirms continuity in this pattern. While the MOT scheme is a relatively narrow annual check covering safety-critical items such as brakes, tyres, lights, suspension, and emissions, the absence of any advisory across consecutive years does suggest the major wear items were either well within service limits or recently renewed prior to test. Recorded mileage of 29,013 miles against a nine-year age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 3,224 miles, which is notably low for any passenger vehicle and particularly so for a sports-oriented coupe like the Mustang. Testing has occurred regularly each year since at least 2022, indicating the car has remained on the road and in use throughout that period, which mitigates concerns about long-term standing and the associated issues with dormant components. The consistent low-mileage profile points to a car that has likely been used for weekend driving, fair-weather motoring, or limited urban use rather than sustained daily commuting. Mechanically, lower annual mileage tends to mean less wear on friction items such as brake pads and discs, clutch material, and drivetrain components, but it can also accelerate deterioration of rubber seals, bushes, and brake and fuel lines through underuse and environmental exposure rather than active wear. Given the clean advisory history, there are no specific component failures or chronic issues to investigate from the MOT data, so pre-purchase due diligence should shift to general condition checks appropriate for a low-mileage performance car. On a test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or knocks from the front and rear suspension over uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the control arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil spring seats, as the Mustang's independent rear suspension can develop play in its linkages and bushes with age even at modest mileages. Apply the brakes firmly from speed to check for any pedal vibration, pulling to one side, or grinding that could indicate corroded or warped front discs, especially if the car has seen periods of standing. Steering should feel precise and free of vagueness around the straight-ahead position, and any clunking when turning could point to worn drop links or tie rod ends. Under the bonnet, inspect for any signs of oil seepage around the valve cover gaskets and the sump, as well as the condition of the coolant and brake fluid, which on a low-use vehicle can degrade despite low mileage. Examine the exhaust system visually for any surface corrosion or hangers that may have deteriorated through environmental exposure. Check the tyres closely for even tread wear across the axle, which would indicate correct geometry, and look for any cracking or perishing in the sidewalls consistent with age rather than mileage. Finally, confirm that the service book shows regular oil and filter changes at appropriate intervals regardless of the low annual mileage, as engines and gearboxes still require fluid maintenance to remain healthy, and verify that the battery has been replaced within the last few years given the vehicle's age.