2019 Ford Mustang 5.0L Petrol · ST19 DXG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 14,927 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior where the tester identified multiple defects including the offside front suspension arm ball joint, insufficient brake lever travel, and poor parking brake efficiency. The resolution of these specific items suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when necessary to pass the annual inspection. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,132 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car sits for long periods, which correlates with the specific failures noted in the record. In October 2024 at 13,034 miles, the vehicle failed on all four tyres due to cracking and perishing. This type of age-related degradation is a classic symptom of low-mileage vehicles that remain stationary, as the rubber compound breaks down due to time and lack of movement despite having significant tread depth. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension specifically to ensure the offside front ball joint flagged in 2025 has been properly replaced and not merely adjusted. The recurring issues with the parking brake and brake lever travel in the October 2025 test necessitate a thorough check of the hydraulic system and cables for signs of seizing or corrosion from inactivity, especially given the car's low usage. Given the history of perishing tyres, the sidewalls of the current set should be checked for flat-spots or further cracking, and the condition of the brake fluid should be tested for moisture content resulting from long periods of storage.