2018 Ford Mustang 5.0L Petrol · SWC 565
2018 Ford Mustang (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 10,116 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD MUSTANG
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SWC 565 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 10,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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SWC 565 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 2018 Ford Mustang (SWC 565) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
SWC 565 Mileage History
- 25/04/20227,102 mi
- 25/05/20238,022 mi+920 mi
- 29/05/20248,512 mi+490 mi
- 28/05/20259,298 mi+786 mi
- 28/05/202610,116 mi+818 mi
Average of roughly 737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- RHD Engine Oil-to-Water Cooler Heat Exchanger RuptureSerious
Right-hand-drive (RHD) S550 Mustang 5.0 V8 models require a specific oil cooler arrangement to clear the steering rack column. The factory-fitted water-to-oil heat exchanger mounted to the engine block is prone to internal wall fracture. When the internal barrier fails, high-pressure engine oil breaches the coolant circuit, rapidly emulsifying the entire cooling system into a thick brown sludge, causing coolant tank overflow, severe overheating, and white/blue exhaust steam. If not halted immediately, bearing failure or oil starvation ensues. Many UK owners fit aftermarket oil-to-air coolers to eradicate this failure point permanently.
- Boot Lid Wiring Loom Fatigue and Rear-View Camera FailureModerate
The wiring harness running through the flexible rubber conduit connecting the rear body shell to the boot lid is subject to tight bending radius and tensile fatigue during normal opening and closing. Over repeated cycles, the internal copper conductors work-harden and snap. The primary consequence is the total failure of the factory reversing camera, displaying a black, flickering, or inverted image on the SYNC touchscreen. In severe cases, the boot release solenoid stops functioning, luggage compartment lighting fails, or the trunk lid ajar sensor triggers continuous false alarms on the dashboard.
- Air Conditioning Evaporator Core Leak Behind DashboardModerate
A widespread manufacturing defect on sixth-generation Mustangs is premature corrosion and cracking of the air conditioning evaporator core located deep inside the HVAC heater casing behind the dashboard. The thin aluminum tubing develops micro-fractures, releasing R134a or R1234yf refrigerant into the cabin air ducts. Regassing the system provides only brief cooling before blowing ambient air again. Replacing the evaporator core requires a complete dashboard and centre console teardown, demanding 8 to 12 hours of workshop labor.
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